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The Biggest Struggles Artists Face

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Being creative and taking the road less traveled certainly comes with a bevy of struggles, especially for new emerging artists looking to make a name for themselves. The Internet has completely changed the way the world works, and allows more people than ever before a space to share and cultivate their craft, whatever that may be. With that freedom to share, however, comes an increased amount of artists, making the creative space more cramped than it has ever been. Think back to the days before blogs—how many writers did you know? Or before there was Instagram or Flickr, were you connected with as many budding photographers? In a world where being creative and having an outlet for that creativity is just a few mouse clicks away, what are the struggles that will be facing artists as they try to find their way?

The Starving Artist Lives On

There has always been a fairly accurate, save for a select group of the upper echelon, saying that most artists are ‘starving artists’ because of how little money they make. In fact, when you think back to some of the greatest artists that have ever graced this earth—van Gogh, Poe, and even Mozart (who unfortunately died a poor man)—were not wealthy. The same is true today for anyone in a creative field—you need some other steady source of income other than your art, according to Killer Creatives. There are certain exceptions nowadays, as some creative skills are highly sought after such as graphic design, videography, and photography in some forms.

Does having a hobby outside of your passion to pay the bills mean you have to give up on your art? Certainly not, but without money to pay the bills and provide you with food and shelter and the supplies your art demands, would you even be able to enjoy your craft anyways? We all do what we have to in order to get by; the creative sphere is no exception.

Time Management

While you do need to work to make money for your incidentals and bills, you still need time to work on your art. According to Business News Daily, one of the biggest challenges faced by professional artists is making sure they find the time where they can work on their craft without being interrupted. This can be especially difficult for new emerging artists who need significant time to market themselves as artists and try to commission and sell their work to others. It is important that no matter how hectic life gets, you make the time for your art and stick to that time. This is your passion, and it needs to take precedent over other things in your life sometimes.

As an upcoming artist, it can be intimidating thinking about what a competitive market you are entering into, but with dedication and talent anything is possible. Your art may not be able to support you 100 percent, but if you keep working at it and building up your presence, maybe one day it can.

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