Bad Art Advice

Cartoon red rabbit character writing on a chalkboard labeled 'Bad Advice: Debunked,' with columns for 'Bad Advice' marked with an X and 'Good Advice' marked with a check, in a colorful classroom setting.
Art by Analise Black
What’s the most common bad advice given to artists? Jake Parker, Samantha Cotterill, and Anthony Wheeler debunk commonly accepted but poor counsel. Expect to learn alternative ways to approach your art career.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Whether it succeeds or fails, each project you launch is a stepping stone towards your next idea. Don’t bank so much on the success of one project that you don’t move on to the next one.

  • Do common things uncommonly well to set yourself apart.

  • Don’t force every idea to become a cash cow; leave some art just for yourself. You might still make money off of it, but don’t create it for that cause. Focus on the purity of the craft and let other endeavors (artistic or not) pay the bills.

  • Time spent perfecting your craft is not time wasted, and neither is time spent earning a living. Find the balance and appreciate both pursuits.

PRODUCTION

Illustration by Analise Black: @ajugabee

Produced by Daniel Tu Clover Studio

Shownotes by Lily Howell: Website

RESOURCES
Jake Parker: mrjakeparker.com. Instagram: @jakeparker, Youtube: JakeParker44
Will Terry: willterry.com. Instagram: @willterryart, Youtube: WillTerryArt
Daniel Tu: danieltu.co.
Lily Camille Howell: lilycamille.com
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