I've Got an Artful Life
If I didn't have Romare Bearden (one of the leading artists of the 20th century) as an example, I would say that it's almost impossible to create great art while working in some other field, even if that field is art education. However, Mr. Bearden worked at the Post Office and his work is definitely great. Very early in my creative career, I never worked what I considered to be serious jobs. Lots of temp work, waitressing and serving drinks in bars. I wanted work that was mindless and didn't enfringe on my creative time and energy. A little later when I began to get gallery, exhibitions and juried fairs acceptances I also began teaching classes. In my mind I had bread and butter work - teaching and small artifacts sold at museum gift shops and art fairs, and major exhibitions pieces. The exhibition pieces sold in much smaller quantities but at much higher prices. I found the whole thing exhausting. Always focused on the future. Never sure where the next penny was co...