Our social circle greatly influences our worldview. So those who do not know anypolice officers, archeologists, or singers might inadvertently mysticize their jobs.
In a candidReddit post, she said that the situation had gotten so bad that they even used her status to promote her 8-year-old niece, refusing to acknowledge that it had damaged her livelihood.
This artist allowed her 8-year-old niece to have some space on her comic con table
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But the girl’s parents thought it was not enough and demanded more
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This woman’s family missed so many signs that she’s a professional, it’s as if they didn’t want to admit it
Sometimes, the line between enthusiasts and pros can be blurry. So we got in touch withMatt Tommey, who has been portraying nature through sculptural works of art for three decades, to get a better understanding of how to distinguish them.
According to him, a good place to start is taking a closer look at a person’s approach to their craft. “Typically, professionals have developed a recognizable style that is unique to them and desirable to potential clients in the marketplace,” Tommey toldBored Panda. “They have a confident pricing model that allows them to make money on every sale, regardless of whether they sell directly to clients or through partners.”
Professionals, on the other hand, make it a habit. They “create daily, recognizing that their regular studio time is an accelerator for both their income and inspiration.”
Judging from the post, the artist’s family must’ve seen the obvious signs that she’s already an established name in the industry who does this for a living. But maybe, for some reason, they didn’t want to.
This suggests that society doesn’t always value artists as much as they deserve. “The typical ‘starving artist’ stereotype and the perception that artists are lazy, unmotivated, and self-absorbed has historically led to artists being undervalued in society.”
However, in his opinion, this mindset is gradually changing. “With the rise of the gig economy and solopreneurship, creative people are seeing others who are making a great living from selling their art, giving them context for what might be possible in their own lives. They are learning the power of entrepreneurship to create a life that is both fulfilling and profitable, allowing them to create not only art but also an artistic life that enables them to make a living and make an impact in the world.”
Tommey has observed that as people see artists thriving personally, creatively, and financially, that perception shifts to one that values artists as contributing members of society. “They contribute far beyond what they contribute to the economy,” he noted. “Artists offer a varied and beautiful lens through which to see the world. Their perspectives challenge the status quo and invite others to interpret life differently. Through their work, artists offer an invitation to a world that is full of possibility, beauty, truth, and wonder and that is valuable on its own.”
Hopefully, the woman’s family will realize that soon.
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