Comments on: Dealing with reality http://blog.danielsroka.com/artist/dealing-with-reality.htm Watch behind the scenes as fine art nature photographer Daniel Sroka tries to make a living from his art. Blow-by-blow excitement! Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:00:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: paula http://blog.danielsroka.com/artist/dealing-with-reality.htm/comment-page-1#comment-26597 paula Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:35:29 +0000 http://blog.danielsroka.com/business/dealing-with-reality.htm#comment-26597 I think we are always going to be limited by something. I have given up everything and spent almost all I have to follow my heart...which led me to making art. I worry/think about money and jobs often but so far have still been able to live off my savings. I have to say, even having all day every day to make art leaves me wanting more this and that. More equipment, MORE TIME, more space...odd I know but its how I feel. I tried working a few jobs just to keep money flowing and it drained me physically and mentally. Not sure if age plays a part of it or just a spirit unwilling to flounder any longer. What you say makes sense and sounds like a healthy balance. The joy of your family has got to seep into your life or you will do no good for anyone. I commend you for being a 'healthy' artist. Here's to making a living as an artist and not sacrificing our lives! I think we are always going to be limited by something. I have given up everything and spent almost all I have to follow my heart…which led me to making art. I worry/think about money and jobs often but so far have still been able to live off my savings. I have to say, even having all day every day to make art leaves me wanting more this and that. More equipment, MORE TIME, more space…odd I know but its how I feel.
I tried working a few jobs just to keep money flowing and it drained me physically and mentally. Not sure if age plays a part of it or just a spirit unwilling to flounder any longer. What you say makes sense and sounds like a healthy balance. The joy of your family has got to seep into your life or you will do no good for anyone. I commend you for being a ‘healthy’ artist.
Here’s to making a living as an artist and not sacrificing our lives!

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