The Business Of The Well-Fed Artist

If I could chime in on what I’m over and done with as an artist, I’m through with the term “starving artist” and am ready to replace that with “well-fed artist.” A couple of days ago I spoke with a prospective client of mine who was a painter, and within 30 seconds I had heard all the stereotypes of the starving artist.
“I have no money.”
“I can’t start anything right now.”
“I have to go through some turmoil first.”
After hearing this, I have to admit I wanted to slap him but I also knew to respect his wishes as to how he wants to live his life. Still that last statement bothered me the most. And I don’t know about you, but the last time I checked there were two sides to life—good and bad. And if art imitates it, then why mus View the rest of this article