Are Some Artists Just Lucky?

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We’ve all seen them on various social media platforms, the artists who have a bazillion followers, who just seem to sell every single thing they post in a matter of seconds. It makes the starting (not starving) artist feel a bit defeated before she starts.

So I ask myself: are some artists just lucky?

The answer: No. They are committed, dedicated people who define their success by their own standards instead of comparing themselves to others. Working hard for what you want is and isn’t the key. If you push for what you want and believe you will get it, you will. However if you push too hard, don’t expect a blossoming result. We require so much from ourselves when we compare and then kick into bust-the-door-down mode to get what we want. When we don’t see the results, we realize just how much energy we exerted for nada.

If you want to know how successful artists do it, ask them. Find a mentor or a mastermind group--join a collective (future post on joining an art collective coming soon) of creatives and learn from the more experienced. And don’t ask them general questions, get specific! That way you can determine what it is that you think will bring you the success you want, whether it’s through art galleries, collectives, freelancing or simply being and independent artist.

With that in mind, don’t you think it’s time to get to work?


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