Let’s face it, few people want to give up all the amenities of life To pursue a dream, and it isn’t really practical to do. You don’t have to be poor to be an artist. As a matter of fact, it doesn’t even help. Making enough money means that you can take trips to places you find inspiring, take time off every now and then without worrying about not being able to afford rent, and in general have more energy to devote to your art. One of the things about average job salaries that struck me was how much difference a little bit of specialization and training made. I have a liberal arts degree from A good university, and up until recently that would have counted for something.
09-10-2008