Getting older and working in design
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- matski7
I'm 38 now and currently in the transition from being an agency designer for 12 years (from which I've become burned out, and bored), and the past year freelancing, to doing something I really love – becoming an artist/painter.
I'm in the process of moving out of London, and recently brought a little house by the sea (moving in next week). Where I will set up an art studio, and spend my days doing what I like best – creating, and being expressive.
The buzz of London was a massive draw when i was younger, but now I'm older I am more attracted to slowing things down (a little). It wasn't a easy choice (as there's not many career choices or financial rewards being an artist/painter), but I think you come to a time in your life when you need to weigh up what makes you happy. I'm in a position where I don't have kids – if I did than I probably would not be doing this. But I get the same excitement now about to start a new chapter in my life, as I did when I first got into design.
- inspiring!valentim
- Thats awesome. Not to get in your bizzz but the fear there is income. Is the painting bringing in income enough to pay for a home and living? If so you win.sofakingback
- where in london are you and where you going? are you cashing in on london property?dee-dubs
- Good luck to you. I'm in the same boat.bezoar
- Good luck! Do you have enough income coming from your art? Fantastic if you do. Or are you going to freelance too? It does sound nice.formed
- good luck. sounds like a tough transitiondocpoz
- Best wishes.hosscreative