[indigo1015]

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*]

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

[indigo1015]

Originally Posted by BethRags

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]

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

Originally Posted by indigo1015

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]

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]

Originally Posted by sarahswe,ets

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]

Originally Posted by divine1966

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]

Originally Posted by indigo1015

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]

Originally Posted by divine1966

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]

Originally Posted by indigo1015

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]

Originally Posted by divine1966

I understand. Sending you my support

Thank you

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[SprinkL3]

I just want to color in coloring books.

[SprinkL3]

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]

Originally Posted by SprinkL3

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]

Originally Posted by indigo1015

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]

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

[Sometimes psychotic]

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]

Originally Posted by sarahsweets

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]

Originally Posted by downandlonely

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]

Originally Posted by Sometimes psychotic

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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