7 Mistakes That Are Keeping Starving Artists From Thriving
If you are anything like me, then you are more than tired of hearing about the "starving artist" myth. If there's something I don't believe in, it's the notion that artists can't succeed in business. As a matter of fact, I wrote a blog arguing the complete opposite last Fall . I truly believe artists can run profitable businesses without compromising their artistic and creative integrity. In fact, this should be true of all business owners and leaders. The starving artist myth is a limiting belief that's been passed on from generation to generation and it's about time we put an end to it. Not only is it disempowering to artists trying to promote themselves and their work, it's also a barrier for many talented teenagers and young adults who will not pursue a career in the arts from fear of not being able to support themselves and later on in life, their families. Many will major in a more "socially accepted" ...