10 Reasons People REGRET Becoming an Artist 

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Progress was very slow for me, there's so much to experiment with in terms of mediums and technique until you find a process that you love. It's also important to know that most artists will face rejection countless times whether it's from galleries or whatever, but not to let that hinder your creativity, progress, or sense of self worth. The reason for rejection isn't necessarily contingent on the quality of your work, it might just be that the subject matter doesn't resonate with a gallery or something trivial. I heard from Tim Packer, a Canadian artist, that there are art festivals/events that you can pay a few grand to go to and if the public loves your art and you have a reasonable supply, you could make 10-20k in a weekend, possibly even a sell-out show. Obviously the art would have to be "very good" and you could gauge this by reactions at smaller events before investing in a bigger art show/festival. It would be daunting to do one of those art festivals as an introvert, have you ever considered doing something like that? That's something I'm personally working towards.

Its just like i know all of this you say because yeah i am already stuck in the spider web 😅 m in my third year in arts but still hearing again such words from people like me is just soothing for no reason ❤ Realy true and inspiring content May we all having the same journey have continued success and the endeavors met with triump and fulfilment in this chosen domain

Interesting…You are right, I started off with a BFA degree in Printmaking but completed MD and several other medical degrees. Now I am back in the art world (mostly painting). Some catching up but also some better directions and focus than when I was younger. I couldn’t run away for ever.

Could you do a video on how to self direct your art practice in university? like where to start etc

Akhh the last sentence is so true! In my heart deep down I’m an artist and I always was, I went a different direction, working in the labs in biotech companies and every single day I’m like, what the fuck am I doing here!!! So difficult to find the balance and find my artistic path! But I’m glad that no matter what, art doesn’t leave my life and the older I get the more it embraces me.

I dont have that good environment which an artist need...i really want to be somewhere, i can explore more about my art...

It's funny you say "How far you are from where you want to be" yet me, like so many dream of just being at your level. You're doing good. About the introvert part. Yes, getting out of the comfort zone is not as easy as extroverts make it sound. it is for sure a struggle.

Hi, Tomas! I've been watching your videos since the start of the pandemic and found out you applied to RCA. Did you consider applying to the Glasgow School of Art? Thank you and all the best to you!

I’m a creative artist too and I want to study arts in uk but I don’t know if its the right course for me 😢