To a degree. If people are telling you “don’t pursue that career in art, go get a normal job that at least buys you some sanity in the evenings”, then maybe it might help to listen to them a little. You can still pursue art in your free time.
That’s advice on what to do, rather than who you are. I agree that it’s great to choose a career path that allows for financial security, but you can do that and decide that you’re an artist. They don’t have to be exclusive of each other.
To a degree. If people are telling you “don’t pursue that career in art, go get a normal job that at least buys you some sanity in the evenings”, then maybe it might help to listen to them a little. You can still pursue art in your free time.
That’s advice on what to do, rather than who you are. I agree that it’s great to choose a career path that allows for financial security, but you can do that and decide that you’re an artist. They don’t have to be exclusive of each other.
I agree, but some people let their identity define their entire reality, much to their detriment when reality pushes back.