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Struggling Artist

Can a creative person ever be truly happy as they constantly strive for perfection in their chosen art? Listen to an interview with Garry Smout, who talks about the problems of using early portable black and white video cameras in the 1970’s, pioneering a literary review website the Barcelona Review, early synths and how to kill your babies. The problem with being creative is that everything has to be pushed to the limits.

Below is a link to an article that explains how I feel about been an artist.

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To simply survive you require enthusiasm, conviction and self belief. I have all this and much, much more…but it is so tiring!

I’ve had enough! I want a job (maybe not a career) that provides a monthly salary, one that gives me a specific amount of cash flowing into my bank account every month. I want stability in my life and the support from a reliable, proven employer. I want them to pay my income tax and healthcare – I want paid holidays!


Spaceage Gorilla original painting £47.08 ($70.00)

Original painting by Peter Bright ( This Window ) . Media: Painting and Screen Print on canvas, signed and dated 2011. Size: 500mm x 400mm Painting  on deep box canvas. £47.08 ($70). Shipping Free. Buy here… ARTIST + S T A T E M … Continue reading ?