Should You Pursue Art Professionally?
Should You Pursue Art Professionally? So, you are an artist. You have a craft, and you enjoy doing it. You also have needs such as food and shelter, and those needs cost money. Money that have you get from somewhere. The math checks out. You need money, you have a skill, so why not use that skill to make money? Well, there are quite a few valid reasons to consider! Whether you're pursuing the industry or staying indie, many of the downsides are the same. Now, this does not mean pursuing a professional career in art is inherently a bad idea. It just means you have to think about these things before deciding if going pro is right for you. Success is not even guaranteed The first thing that should be addressed is the fact that the majority of artists don't make a cent off their work. While this may be unfortunate, it's true! You can be an amazing artist, and your work might not click with people or even find the right audience. This is especially a risk right now, as money is...
