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Is a career in art a good idea?
I want to have a career in art but I don't know if it is a smart idea for the future.
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Honestly, I think this depends on you.
Most that I know have a "calling"; an innate need to create their art. Frankly, for these people, nothing will stop them from creating. They will create no matter what their situation and they are less inclined to be driven by compensation for their art. If you are one of these people then I think you could have a great life as an artist.
The downside is that being an artist can be very hard. Many artists do not make enough money from their art to survive. This means that you will have to find other sources of income. It might be worthwhile to get a set of skills that can allow you to have a reasonably comfortable living while also affording you the chance to make your art.
Honestly, if you can take the risk of struggling when you start out then I think you should go for it. I think that people who put aside their dreams are less happy overall, even if they have less income.
Most that I know have a "calling"; an innate need to create their art. Frankly, for these people, nothing will stop them from creating. They will create no matter what their situation and they are less inclined to be driven by compensation for their art. If you are one of these people then I think you could have a great life as an artist.
The downside is that being an artist can be very hard. Many artists do not make enough money from their art to survive. This means that you will have to find other sources of income. It might be worthwhile to get a set of skills that can allow you to have a reasonably comfortable living while also affording you the chance to make your art.
Honestly, if you can take the risk of struggling when you start out then I think you should go for it. I think that people who put aside their dreams are less happy overall, even if they have less income.