Technology, social media and clever marketing dictate the success of many of our modern day artists. While stars like Justin Bieber, Banksy and Beyoncé shine on our international stages....where does this leave the rest of us?

What is the role of the serious artist trying to make a living from our art?

What role do we play in the world today? Is being an artist a real job?

 In this second episode of this two part series I will show you how certain myths and misconceptions concerning artists...

THE NUMBER ONE QUESTION CREATIVES ASK: AM I AN ARTIST?

SUPPORT

Creative hearts needs to be nurtured and it need supports. It needs support from others. Maybe you and your art received applause from your kindergarten teacher. You remember her smile and the gold star she pasted on your colourful drawing of mom, dad and the household pet. Or maybe your childhood drawings got promoted and nominated to hang on the family fridge.

 But somewhere that support stopped. Sibblings would tease you a...