I have never worked?

Ignore what the guy above said about you being immature and selfish. I used to feel just like you. There will be a time where you will need to work, but if your parents are willing to help you while you go to school then you shouldn't feel ashamed or feel like a bitch. Yeah, getting work experience is always good, but it isn't everything. You ARE working towards having a job and you ARE working towards living a life you love. Your parents want that for you... that is why they are helping you. The most important thing is to make sure you show your gratitude towards them. Let them know you aren't trying to take advantage of the situation and that you ARE working towards being able to take care of yourself.

While you are still living off of your parents, put as much effort you can into those skills that will take you to the job you want to be in. Also, as far as your art goes, start putting your own work on display and gain experience being your own gallery/art conservator. There are many community centers that will let you rent out there space for very cheap! If you don't have enough art to fill the room, gather some other artists to do it with you. Not only will working with them drive you to follow through with the event, but it will also give you a chance to network with people in the art field. And don't make it about the money. Do it for experience... the money will come. Make sure to check into coffee shops too. You don't have to be an amazing artist to get you work hung... and if you are, even better! Much love*

No, it's not "normal" per-se, but I tend to agree with you, I'm 19 and even though I have worked 4 jobs since 16, I haven't had a job in 7 months. I hated working low-wage unskilled jobs where I was treated like s#it by coworkers, supervisors *AND* customers (next time you hit up your local Target, have a little sympathy, I used to work there).

You are a little spoiled but I'm of the opinion that anyone under 25 should be given a little leeway as long as they're not breaking their parents bank or making them your slaves. Fortunately, I do not live with my parents, I live in a cute little 1bd apartment, (my dad had a vacancy in a building..) The apartment includes all utilities..but my parents each give me a small allowance (they're divorced) to live on. Failing that, or if I need more cash I write term papers (I know I'm going to hell).

work

YOU ARE CORRECT. most jobs will annihilate your soul, butt rape it's intangible corpse, and pass it on down the line for those other soul-demons that prefer sloppy seconds. But many jobs wont.
But if you want to survive and not owe everyone in your life money you're gonna have to sell out eventually. 23? Grow up dude, no offense.

I think that you feel above honest work that would contribute to the costs of your own education is nothing to brag about. You are just being selfish and immature by putting that additional burden on your parents.

How could you possibly feel good about this type of cheezy conceit & arrogance? And what makes you think that your lack of a work ethic will not be relevant in the arts?

Ditto what chillpill says above! I hope you are not taking advantage of them by letting them "wait on you", clean up after you, do everything for you. While home, I hope you are helping your parents by doing dishes, housework, laundry, mowing the lawn, whatever needs done, etc. Sure sounds like you have had it very easy. It will soon be time to grow up, my dear!

Just realize that when you finish school and get a job that you are going to owe your parents big time! Be very generous when you are done! And most work is soul sucking my dear, not just the menial kind. Good Luck!

~Peace~