From a follower:
I am thinking about leaving a high-paying job for an art career.
While my husband can cover our family’s needs, I am having trouble letting go of knowing I can provide for my children – on my own. It feels too selfish.

©2011 Julia Dziuba, Country Still Life. Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 48 inches. Based on Paul Cézanne’s Still Life with Compotier. Commissioned.
Deep Thought
The person who wrote the above wants to hear from you . . .
Do you feel guilty for sacrificing security for love and passion?
Is the artist’s life selfish?
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