I Just Want to Draw

indigo1015 · Dec 26, 2021 at 03:27 PM

I don’t feel this new job is going to work out— it’s insanely busy here so the hands-on training has been very spotty. I don’t really think I’m doing a very good job, and I don’t enjoy it. The problem is, I don’t know what else I would do for a living. I honestly love creating art and crafting, but those professions are infamous for not paying much. Not that I need a lot, honestly— but I’ve got lots of bills, student loans, car payments, etc. that I need to take care of every month. I’m tired and depressed at this point. I feel like giving up. I feel like I’ll never find a job that I love that will pay me enough to live on. I got into pharmacy because it was easy— the math and science were not tough— and because of the expected job growth. And truth be told, it’s been a great source of job stability through the pandemic. But I’m tired of it now. I’m bored and burnt out. My interest is gone and I don’t want to deal with people anymore. I just want to draw.

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*Beth* · Dec 26, 2021 at 08:29 PM

I'm sorry about your job - but I think it's wonderful that you want to draw.

indigo1015 · Dec 26, 2021 at 08:44 PM

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I'm sorry about your job - but I think it's wonderful that you want to draw.

Lol thanks BethRags-- it's one of my absolute favorite things to do. If I could make a solid living doing it, I totally would.

sarahsweets · Dec 29, 2021 at 04:58 AM

Do you have any sort of artistic training if even a certificate?

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I don’t feel this new job is going to work out— it’s insanely busy here so the hands-on training has been very spotty. I don’t really think I’m doing a very good job, and IThe problem is, I don’t know what else I would do for a living. I honestly love creating art and crafting, but those professions are infamous for not paying much. Not that I need a lot, honestly— but I’ve got lots of bills, student loans, car payments, etc. that I need to take care of every month. I’m tired and depressed at this point. I feel like giving up. I feel like I’ll never find a job that I love that will pay me enough to live on. I got into pharmacy because it was easy— the math and science were not tough— and because of the expected job growth. And truth be told, it’s been a great source of job stability through the pandemic. But I’m tired of it now. I’m bored and burnt out. My interest is gone and I don’t want to deal with people anymore. I just want to draw.

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divine1966 · Dec 29, 2021 at 10:18 AM

I love to draw and paint and I have artistic training but I do something else for a living that I also love very much. It doesn’t stop me from drawing. You can still draw and you can still do it for a living in a part time fashion or a side job. You can sell your art or exhibit.

indigo1015 · Dec 29, 2021 at 10:27 AM

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Do you have any sort of artistic training if even a certificate?

Yes-- I have a BA in Art History with a minor in Studio Art and Chemistry.

indigo1015 · Dec 29, 2021 at 10:29 AM

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I love to draw and paint and I have artistic training but I do something else for a living that I also love very much. It doesn’t stop me from drawing. You can still draw and you am still do it for a living in a part time fashion or a side job. You can sell your art or exhibit

Hi divine 1966-- I'm considering switching to part-time pharmacy work and using the remaining time to focus on becoming a professional artist

divine1966 · Dec 29, 2021 at 09:36 PM

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Hi divine 1966-- I'm considering switching to part-time pharmacy work and using the remaining time to focus on becoming a professional artist

That’s a reasonable option! Don’t need to give up art. It’s just too hard to make money on it doing it full time. I know some very accomplished and reasonably known artists and almost all of them do other things to help pay bills: teach classes or workshops or do something completely unrelated. Good luck!!!!

indigo1015 · Dec 30, 2021 at 11:35 AM

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That’s a reasonable option! Don’t need to give up art. It’s just too hard to make money on it doing it full time. I know some very accomplished and reasonably known artists and almost all of them do other things to help pay bills: teach classes or workshops or do something completely unrelated. Good luck!!!!

Divine-- thank you but I never planned on giving up art. It was more about what direction I should go in so that I could make a living from it and what else I would need to do to support myself.

divine1966 · Dec 30, 2021 at 09:32 PM

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Divine-- thank you but I never planned on giving up art. It was more about what direction I should go in so that I could make a living from it and what else I would need to do to support myself.

I understand. Sending you my support

indigo1015 · Dec 31, 2021 at 12:03 AM

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I understand. Sending you my support

Thank you

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SprinkL3 · Dec 31, 2021 at 02:15 AM

I just want to color in coloring books.

SprinkL3 · Dec 31, 2021 at 02:22 AM

Have you ever done faux finishing? I once had a friend who did that and made a lot of money working in rich people’s homes.

There is also murals you could paint for nurseries in homes, too. Interior designers may hire artists for specific projects.

Then there is the entertainment industry with set designers and other artists.

The sky is not the limit for creative goals and careers. You can excel beyond the limits of the sky!!

Wishing you the best on your new artistic endeavors!

indigo1015 · Dec 31, 2021 at 10:40 AM

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Have you ever done faux finishing? I once had a friend who did that and made a lot of money working in rich people’s homes.

There is also murals you could paint for nurseries in homes, too. Interior designers may hire artists for specific projects.

Then there is the entertainment industry with set designers and other artists.

The sky is not the limit for creative goals and careers. You can excel beyond the limits of the sky!!

Wishing you the best on your new artistic endeavors!

What wonderful ideas! And no, I have not done faux finishing, but I’ve considered trying it!

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sarahsweets · Jan 09, 2022 at 01:55 AM

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Yes-- I have a BA in Art History with a minor in Studio Art and Chemistry.

Have you tried searching for art jobs of any kind on indeed or zip?

downandlonely · Jan 09, 2022 at 04:23 AM

Have you looked into graphic design? There are jobs where you can create digital art for a living.

Sometimes psychotic · Jan 09, 2022 at 09:58 AM

Look into creating nfts.....I think it’s non fundable tokens or something anyway it basically art and people will pay lots for it and use it as a token for the new currencies. I’m not sure exactly how it works but this guy made 22,000 on like six nft paintings....it’s great for artists and they don’t even need to sell the original just a digital version usually.

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indigo1015 · Jan 09, 2022 at 02:44 PM

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Have you tried searching for art jobs of any kind on indeed or zip?

Hey sarahsweets... I am finding I'm having better luck finding artistic jobs on other websites.

indigo1015 · Jan 09, 2022 at 02:46 PM

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Have you looked into graphic design? There are jobs where you can create digital art for a living.

Hey downandlonely, I would like to learn Photoshop, Procreate, etc., but my main experience right now is in drawing. Definitely would like to get into graphic design though.

indigo1015 · Jan 16, 2022 at 04:01 PM

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Look into creating nfts.....I think it’s non fundable tokens or something anyway it basically art and people will pay lots for it and use it as a token for the new currencies. I’m not sure exactly how it works but this guy made 22,000 on like six nft paintings....it’s great for artists and they don’t even need to sell the original just a digital version usually.

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Very interesting! I will look into that!

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