Making a living as an artist has often been a challenge. I recall one smart and talented art student I knew who also earned a business degree. Why? “Because people are going to pay me for my art,” she replied.
Author and accountant Elaine Grogan Luttrall would approve of that attitude, I think, because she helps artists and member of the creative class achieve financial success to go along with artistic success. We talked about how to do this after she left a comment on this blog following my interview with author Chang Rae Lee, who doesn’t talk to his students much about finances.
Listen in to my talk with Elaine Grogran Luttrall about how to do the work you love and make a living at it.
“How not to starve as an artist”
Doug Dangler’s blog post delves into the perennial challenge artists face in making a living from their craft. Through an anecdote about an art student pursuing a business degree to support her art, Dangler highlights the importance of financial savvy in the creative industry. His conversation with author and accountant Elaine Grogan Luttrall offers insights into achieving financial success alongside artistic fulfillment. This post serves as a valuable resource for artists navigating the intersection of passion and practicality in their careers.