Current Events > Art really is a tough career path

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Not because drawing itself is the most difficult thing necessarily, but because no matter how good you are, you're still just a dime a dozen. I fancy myself a pretty good artist, but in the professional field that's like being fast in the NFL; it doesn't make you special. Then it's even tougher if you decide you don't want anything to do with corporations or academia and decide to go freelance. The term "starving artist" is freaking true. Essentially, trying to "make it" in the art world is like trying to be a rockstar.

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Many people are talented at stuff, but only a select few make it.

You draw a painting and it's only worth $100 while another person makes something similar and sells for $10K.

The same concept apply to certain luxury brands. A plain white shirt for $300 or a plain white shirt for $10.

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Everything is easier when your sexy, have you tried adding that into your recipe for success?

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RunAwayRabbit posted...

Essentially, trying to "make it" in the art world is like trying to be a rockstar.

Music is a form of art.

R1masher posted...

Everything is easier when your sexy, have you tried adding that into your recipe for success?

What about in Rosanne or Rosie O'Donnell case? <_<

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Austin_Era_II posted...

Many people are talented at stuff, but only a select few make it.

You draw a painting and it's only worth $100 while another person makes something similar and sells for $10K.

The same concept apply to certain luxury brands. A plain white shirt for $300 or a plain white shirt for $10.

That's probably one of the toughest pills to swallow; that at the end of the day your chances are based on luck and chance rather than the art you produce. With the internet age especially I've seen a rise in the overall skill level of your average artist as well, so I foresee an even smaller job pool in the future. Everyone's too good now essentially.

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Austin_Era_II posted...

What about in Rosanne or Rosie O'Donnell case? <_<

are you saying, not sexy?... youre going to end up on the wrong side of history... enjoy being canceled

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Austin_Era_II posted...

Many people are talented at stuff, but only a select few make it.

You draw a painting and it's only worth $100 while another person makes something similar and sells for $10K.

The same concept apply to certain luxury brands. A plain white shirt for $300 or a plain white shirt for $10.

R1masher posted...

Everything is easier when your sexy, have you tried adding that into your recipe for success?

Lol. I don't eat if its not sexy!

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darkphoenix181 posted...

Music is a form of art.

True. I more meant people see drawing or painting as less glamorous, but the concept remains the same across most artforms.

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