I wanna say something to all of the struggling Artists here, especially those trying to make a living off of their Art, it’s gonna be a long one.
I know how hard it is, how hard it’s been and i know you’re fighting with yourself mentally every day and wondering if it’s you, your Art, the market or something else.
Truth is it’s all of these things and none of these things.
I believe Art is the soul of our society and when someone has the courage to create and share their art with the world, that act has the power to guide us all into the future.
With all of that said and as much of a privilege as it is to be here trying to make a living off of Art, trying to not only be an Artist but a financially successful Artist is one of the hardest paths you could choose in life. It is unpredictable, grueling, vicious, exhausting and often unforgiving.
Because of this please know that there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and pursing whatever avenue you need to in order to survive. There are far easier ways to make money if that’s what you’re after.
Your struggles as an Artist are not indicative of your failures as a person. This path is HARD and most people don’t make a career out of it for a reason.
I will always encourage and support Artists to keep creating but trying to make a career out of this is an entirely different beast altogether and it isn’t for everyone.
I need you all to know that you are not less for not succeeding in the way you hoped atm and you certainly are not less for putting your needs first.
I’m all in on this path, despite the sacrifices because win or lose it’s what i need but please know that you don’t have anything to prove to anyone.
I believe in you no matter the path you decide to take.