Every few days, I look for news about art careers.

I read the latest articles by and about people working in the arts.

Now and then, I find one that’s not exactly about visual artists — most of the people reading this website — but something in the article is important to visual artists pursuing art careers.

That’s the case with this article.  It’s by a musician.

Don’t turn up your nose and figure there’s nothing to see, there.

Here are some examples:

Replying to “What do you like about what you do?”, he says, “I like the amount of expression that I have, it’s not the highest paying job but I at least get to do what I want.”

I think that’s a motivating factor for many of us, across the arts.  We didn’t choose an art career to make money.  Other things drive us to be artists.

Also, people are drawn to your art by who you are, as an artist.  It’s about what you’re saying in your art, and how well you convey that to your audience.

In that interview, the musician said, “The number of hours that you practice is what makes you what you are. So, it’s the same as any other profession because the amount of work you put into it determines how many gigs you get.”

I think that’s very true about anyone in almost any field, not just the arts.  The more you practice, the more skilled you become.

If you’re building a career as an artist, that’s especially true as we each develop a clear and unique “voice” in our work.

I recommend this article for insights.  Almost everything he said could be rewritten to talk about visual art rather than music.

Click on this article to read more.  And, while you’re at that website, check out related articles.  There’s plenty to learn from other professionals in other professions.

After all, career success often hinges on being a good professional.

Musician Salary & Job Description>Interviews>Career Options

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I like the amount of expression that I have, it’s not the highest paying job but I at least get to do what I want. I mean, every musician is unique in his or her own way. No two players play exactly alike even though they may play similarly; it’s kind…

There’s never a time when you can say, “Okay. I’ve learned all that I need to.”  That’s why I look for new articles I can learn from, and — when they’re about art careers — I share them here.

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