Top 10 reasons to become an artist?

If you could tell young artists the top 10 reasons for becoming an artist, what would they be? Jill Rumoshosky Werner shares her reasons–with humor.

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July 25th, 2007 | Category: Goals and Planning

4 comments to Top 10 reasons to become an artist?

• Tina Mammoser

  July 26, 2007 at 2:31 am

  Thanks for that Alyson. Brightened up my day. Now I have to go buy a beret.

• Redefined

  July 26, 2007 at 2:24 pm

  What to do when you lose your artistic wind

  Alyson Stanfield, the best artist’s coach around, linked to one of my funnier blog entries today. Afterwards, I received an email from an artist who was obviously stressed. While reading my blog, this artist realized she didn’t find any humor

• Alyson B. Stanfield

  July 27, 2007 at 9:14 am

  Tina: Any funny hat will probably do.

• Mary Richmond

  July 29, 2007 at 10:32 am

  Number one reason is probably because we get to play with paints (or fiber or clay or whatever) all day….