Advice for the full-time creator
A theatre artist that I truly admire announced that he is leaping into the full-time artist waters. The metaphor of jumping off the edge of a waterfall into the watery mist below is one that hits home for me. I metaphorically made that leap several times in the last decade, the last time being when I left traditional employment and became a full-time visual artist. It's not an easy leap to make, but I believe that it is one that makes the world a better place.
What wisdom could I pass along that might provide some value to other creators who bravely jump into the life of a full-time artist? I'm not sure, to be honest. But here are a few things that come to mind.
LISTEN TO THE UNIVERSE
God, The Wind, angels, guides - however you understand the higher powers that surround us - give us signals every day. Learn to listen and watch for them. These tiny creative inclinations or inspirations will take you to surprisingly wonderful places.
EMBRACE THE VALUE
Your artistic gifts a…
What wisdom could I pass along that might provide some value to other creators who bravely jump into the life of a full-time artist? I'm not sure, to be honest. But here are a few things that come to mind.
LISTEN TO THE UNIVERSE
God, The Wind, angels, guides - however you understand the higher powers that surround us - give us signals every day. Learn to listen and watch for them. These tiny creative inclinations or inspirations will take you to surprisingly wonderful places.
EMBRACE THE VALUE
Your artistic gifts a…
