Artist / Illustrators making a living?
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What percentage of artists and drawers do you think make a decent livable happy living off their work?
- Atkinson0
less than 1%
- theredmasque0
I make a living. but I also live cheaply and streamlined my living expenses before I did this. so, I'm not rich, but I pay my bills and am happy about it. I think it depends on what your expectations are, and what your situation is. I don't have kids or a mortgage and wouldn't do this if I did (unless my husband brought in bigger income that could float my art habit lol). Also be prepared to work ALL THE TIME and have many different outlets for income.
- you should learn about the symbols in your work. Is there reasoning behind the snakes, ravens, ect? Great Stuff.VikingKingEleven
- is the Phoenix rising going up for sale?VikingKingEleven
- the original is sold. I can make prints though.theredmasque
- And yes, I do know about the symbols. I do a lot of research and reading on mythology, folklore etc.
theredmasque - But if you want prints of anything, just email me. I have prints on my site, but I also do custom ones at custom sizes.
theredmasque
- arthur0
I'd say it depends on how seriously the artists and illustrators make a go of it. Of those who put great effort into making a living as an artist/drawer, I'd venture roughly 25% can make a good living at it. Of course, the majority of people who consider themselves artists or illustrators don't give it a wholehearted, intelligently thought-through effort.
I make a comfortable living as the sole earner for a family of three. I have unremarkable yet decent abilities, but I take this seriously as a creative effort and business. Makes all the difference.
- Atkinson0
My less that 1% is based on all the people who make art and have no other income except for that which they make from selling art. I stick by less than 1%! Not many people are willing to work 24 hrs a day to bring in a low income.
- ThePublics0
100% of talented, hard working illustrators make a living.
as for art, mostly cocks at both the bottom and top.