Can an artist fail?

Artists Fail Because They Have False Expectations It’s a sad fact that many artists are set up to fail from the outset with wildly distorted regard for their own talents and worth. Let me explain.

Can I succeed as an artist?

Many artists are very successful and happy producing high quality work that they find fulfilling without ever giving much thought to selling at all. But if these artists are driven to improve at their craft over time, they too should seek to make as much work as possible.

Why do many artists fail?

Ineffective Efforts: Many artists think they are doing the right things, but for some reason they are not hitting the mark. Some of the reasons for this are that they are not doing enough, are doing the wrong things, are doing things wrong, are missing some of the pieces or do things in the wrong order.

Is becoming an artist hard?

For you this means that until you find a market for your work you can add “starving artist” to your resume. It’s certainly not impossible to make a living out of art but, for most artists, finding an audience to invest in their work is astonishingly tough.

Are You Afraid of failure as an artist?

Artists who obsess on the need to make everything perfect often are afraid of failure. But, the irony in this is that they then fail to ever put anything out there. The only path to growth is putting your work out to the public. The hard reality is that you will probably fail over the course of your art career (however you define that).

Why do artists fail at making a living selling art?

Coming in, you may have thought that the #1 reason that you, or other artists, will fail at making a living selling art is in some way related to your talent or a lack of talent. You further may have thought that talent alone would be the sole driver of your success.

Is it hard to find success as an artist?

Working as an artist can be an unpredictable lifestyle. When the sales aren’t booming, even the most confident artists question their path. You have to learn how to harness your fears in order to find success as an artist. Need a push?

Is it possible to make a living as an artist?

With a little research and organization, the “starving artist” myth doesn’t have to be a thing. Making a living as an artist is possible, and Artwork Archive can help make it easier for you. Sign up for your free 30 day trial of Artwork Archive to start managing your art career more effectively. Let us know what you think.