I find the space between here and there frequently disconcerting. I chose to pursue my art. Thus, I am writing full-time and recording/editing the audiobooks of one of my sci-fi series. This has been my dream for a long, long time now. After various fits and starts to make this happen, I am finally moving at full speed ahead to write and publish multiple books. Thus far, I’ve published three books in 2021. Three more
Artists tend to ride the same storm in different boats – but the metaphor has merit. Artist is a broad term. It covers a wide range of creative endeavors. Writers, painters, sculptors, singers, actors, knitters, and on and on. Lots and lots of creative professionals are artists. Ironically, professional artist is a career often look upon as “unusual.” It’s not a normal way to be. Artists don’t tend to work for a specific “boss” in
Just because I am not a known quantity – I am not nobody. There are a lot of well-known authors out there. Many write in the same genres that I do. George RR Martin. Neil Gaiman. Andy Weir. Arthur C. Clark. Isaac Asimov. I’m sure you’ve heard of one if not all of them. For every well-known author, there are dozens of lesser-known and unknown authors. Some have a specific appeal, others just haven’t gotten
Communities are important for people who live inside their heads. Many artists – particularly writers, painters, sculptors, woodworkers, and the like – mostly work solo. What we do is inside of our heads – and the product of that are the articles, books, paintings, statuary, and various other creations we produce. When you largely work on your own, it’s easy to get lonely and feel like nobody understands you. Let’s face it – everyone is
Workspace maintenance is important. I have yet to meet an artist who doesn’t have at least some clutter in their workspace. Some of them are necessary tools. Cooks have pots, pans, and utensils lying around; artists have scattered brushes, paints, solvents, and canvases; writers have notes, inspirational baubles, and the like around their desks. Sure, there are exceptions to this. But I know, at least in my experience, when I am super-focused on my work,
Choosing to be a professional artist has some unique challenges. All my career choices have been artistic. In one form or another, I was bound to be a professional artist. I am in no way bragging here – but I have a few different artistic talents and skills. It started with writing. At age 9, I wrote my first complete sci-fi book. It was 50 pages and illustrated. Next came music. I love to sing.
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