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The Twelfth House

Mini Series | Killing the Starving Artist Archetype (2/3): Crafting Dreams: Turning Day Job Duties into Creative Inspiration

Dec 8, 2023
42:00
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Discover how iconic artists like Andy Warhol, T.S. Eliot, and Frida Kahlo balanced day jobs while pursuing their creative passions. Gain insights on reframing 'selling out,' managing energy between work and creativity, and using a day job as a launchpad for artistic dreams. Learn how unrelated jobs contribute diverse skills, experiences, and networks, enriching and expanding creative horizons.
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Quick takeaways

  • Rethinking the notion of 'selling out' can transform how day jobs are perceived, recognizing their potential as enablers of creative endeavors.
  • Balancing creative work and day jobs prioritizes energy management over time, crucial for sustaining productivity and creative flow.

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Artists using day jobs to finance their art

Many famous artists have used day jobs to finance their art, often working in unrelated fields. Examples include Andy Warhol, T.S. Eliot, Charles Bukowski, Frida Kahlo, Keith Haring, and more. Working a day job can provide stable income, resources, and even creative inspiration. It allows artists to fund their art while living comfortably, challenging the concept of the starving artist archetype.

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