Now, what are your goals as an Artist? As we mentioned in the last chapter, it is imperative that you have a vision for where you want to be in five, ten, and fifteen years. Now that you’ve made the Commitment to succeed as an Artist, it is time we put Ambition into practice....
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If you want to be successful in a particular field of endeavor, I think perseverance is one of the key qualities. It’s very important that you find something that you care about, that you have a deep passion for, because you’re going to have to devote a lot of your life to it. George...
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Speak out loud what you desire for your life. “I desire to make a wonderful living, doing wonderful work in a wonderful way under grace and in perfect harmony with nature.” I say this every morning and every night. It works for me. I make a nice living. I’ve seen a great deal of...
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Each of us, at one time or another, has had a vision for our lives. Whether you’re a painter, a musician, a filmmaker, a writer, a sculptor, or whatever, you’ve had the vision of where your talent can take you, and the life that you long to have. Many who have audacity to follow...
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Oftentimes, in lieu of what other might think and the judgment they might hold over us for the work that we elicit, we may dismiss some of the visions we have and not act on the creative spirit. Those of us who are spiritually connected tend to edit ourselves and not service our dark,...
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Whether or not an artist is actually crazy is sometimes just a matter of semantics. It depends on who you ask. Some would constitute painting cans of soup as eccentric. Others might just see it as focused. Many see those who devote the majority of their lives to creating works that few understand as...
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It is only too true that a lot of artists are mentally ill – it’s a life which, to put it mildly, makes one an outsider. I’m all right when I completely immerse myself in work, but I’ll always remain half crazy. Vincent van Gogh Involuntary Commitment is the one kind of commitment that...
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Your love life certainly requires time and attention to work. Your significant other must feel included in your day to day thoughts, ideas, and responsibilities. Consideration is key to success in a loving relationship. If you are aloof and emotionally unavailable because your mind is always on the work in your studio, then something...
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As an Artist, you must realize that the greatest masterpiece you will create is your own life. Life requires attention on all of its cylinders. It is important that you think about those five areas of your life that require attention and find time to work on every one. They are: health, love, relationships,...
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Artists must establish whether or not their work is a livelihood or a hobby. If it is your livelihood then you must take care of business. What you call yourself has nothing to do with whether or not you can financially sustain your lifestyle as a working painter, performer, writer ,sculptor, photographer, musician, etc....
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