Art is a rough road to hoe. My daughter graduated from one of the finest "art schools" in the country and has managed to survive, but I'd in no way call her a commercial success. For years she traveled to shows, both retail and wholesale with some success, but as the economy tanked so did her income.
You need to be able to push your work, as hard as any salesperson, and have faith and confidence in it. Just like dating, nobody is going to come knocking on your door to buy your work.
Good luck.
Risd, jewelery. Graduated about 20 years ago. Still surviving in her chosen profession, but working for other artists when necessary to pay the bills. It's neat having a daughter you can give a tool to on a b-day or X-Mas, and she not only appreciates it, but knows how to use it.
When I visit, it's like being a kid in the candy shop when I get to play in her studio.
I'm an artist, I'm chasing my dream to work as an artist
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Art is a rough road to hoe. My daughter graduated from one of the finest "art schools" in the country and has managed to survive, but I'd in no way call her a commercial success. For years she traveled to shows, both retail and wholesale with some success, but as the economy tanked so did her income.
You need to be able to push your work, as hard as any salesperson, and have faith and confidence in it. Just like dating, nobody is going to come knocking on your door to buy your work.
Good luck.
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RISD? ACCD? MICA? Please share more, I'm curious.
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Risd, jewelery. Graduated about 20 years ago. Still surviving in her chosen profession, but working for other artists when necessary to pay the bills. It's neat having a daughter you can give a tool to on a b-day or X-Mas, and she not only appreciates it, but knows how to use it.
When I visit, it's like being a kid in the candy shop when I get to play in her studio.