The Starving Artist myth proliferates because it is often accompanied by that other myth: creative people arent good at business. With these ideas circulating, its easy to see how artists struggle to succeed professionally.
But I dont buy these myths. In fact, I believe that artists and creative people make the best business people. Heres why.
Artists are experts in seeing the big picture. They can hold an expansive point of view. This creative perspective, this ability to see what isnt there and to relish possibility, is key to business success.
Good artists are adept at pinpointing the details. A painter knows the difference between cobalt and azure, a writer uses specifics to describe a character, and a sculptors strokes will make all the difference in the end expression on a sculpture.
Artists and business people are willing to risk. There is no guarantee in art, business, or life, but creative people take risks every time they go into the studio. In fact, any art worth its salt takes the artist and the viewer outside the realm of the known and shows them something new.
Artists are able to dwell in the unknown. Art making is the biggest...
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