We don't need to archive most of our second grade art work. Art is an expression of a moment, and it's wonderful to have a collection of some moments. But kids are incredibly prolific. And so if you warn not inte a way to do this before it gets swept up in a flood, or just someone else comes and steals it from your house,. doing that on your own, curating it in a way where it fits into a capsule of sorts - but you're letting go so you can move forward.
The Minimalists talk about earning a living from creative pursuits with writer Jeff Goins, and they answer the following questions:
Why do even the most talented artists often struggle financially? (02:43)
What is the premise of Jeff’s book? (03:35)
How does stubbornness help artists? (04:31)
How does a hyper focus on details harm artists? (07:43)
What is the importance of patrons for artists? (12:55)
How do artists best actualize their dreams? (24:22)
What is the best use of our creations that no longer hold any meaning for us—save for posterity, recycle, repurpose, trash? (25:30)
How do I best manage my PR on social media so I have adequate time to produce my art? (38:18)
What is the Sunday Symposium? (45:10)
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