Hello Reader,

Greetings and hello again:

What if I told you that the most fulfilling artistic path might not involve selling your artwork as your primary income source? 🤔

In my decades working with visual artists, I've observed a fascinating pattern: many of the most creatively fulfilled and financially stable artists have embraced what the business world now calls "portfolio careers"—something artists have intuitively done for generations.

Today, I want to challenge the romantic but often unrealistic image of the full-time studio artist who supports themselves solely through art sales. Instead, I'd like to share a perspective on alternative art careers that many successful artists have embraced—from Barbara Kruger, who worked as a graphic designer, writer, and professor while developing her iconic feminist artwork, to John T. Unger, who bypassed formal art school to build an international sculpture business while working in other fields.

While those artists built noteworthy careers, countless others quietly toiled in alternative art careers as they used their uniquely developed methods to market their work. I seek to help those artists with my blog, books, and training initiatives.

This strategy isn't about settling for less. It's about creating intentional career paths that provide creative fulfillment and financial stability. And in today's rapidly changing creative landscape, this approach makes more sense than ever.

​Read on to discover why alternative art careers might be the wisest option for your unique artistic journey... 🛤️ 🌈

Be well and take care. Peace out!

Barney Davey
Publisher: Art Marketing News
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​PS: Did you know that only about 17% of artists earn their living exclusively from selling art? Yet the most satisfied artists I've met have found ways to integrate their creative vision across multiple aspects of their lives. I'd love to hear how you're navigating your artistic journey. Reply to this email with your thoughts or experiences—your story might inspire a future article!

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