Comments on: Can your art business survive divorce?

By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 18 May 2012 03:51:48 +0000

What is “his half”? You mean the 50% of what he gets in a divorce?
You would have to talk with your attorney about that, Gail. I’m sure laws differ in every state.

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By: Gail Duituturaga

Fri, 18 May 2012 01:52:12 +0000

Here is a question: My soon to be ex says that I have to pay him for his half of my art.
Is that so?

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Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:00:33 +0000

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By: Esther

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:10:58 +0000

My advice is : Behind every cloud, there’s always a silver linning. Don’t give up your creativity. Think of out there are people who is willing to give you support and encouragement. The loss may be just another way to remind you to better yourself. God bless you.

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By: Sandy Jackson

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:15:14 +0000

You might try going to Divorce Recovery Class by Bruce Fischer most cities give this class.
Just a word of encouragement, I created many new works while going through my divorce all inspired by my emotions. Every time I reached a new milestone I painted about that moment of clarity and growth.
Moving to a new studio was weird at first, but now is a wonderful place. It takes time. My advice is don’t rush it. Keep moving in the direction of your art and it will come.

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By: Michael Pendergrass

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:37:23 +0000

When I first separated then divorced I felt my universe had collapsed into a black hole! My creative spirit was the eye of the storm. Without it I don’t know what would have transpired. Sometimes I think it hits us creative types the hardest. Thank the universe there wasn’t a bottle of absinthe around!

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By: Deb Schmit

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:36:44 +0000

I agree with Betty Ann McKinney on Point #3.
Art is your best asset in times of uncertainty.
Remember, adversity is the very thing that drove most of us to a life of creativity. So let your art be your comfort. Your studio, your solace.

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By: Linda Starr

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:34:47 +0000

We had to sell our home and are now living in an RV traveling across the country looking for a less expensive place to live. My husband said I should wait till we get another place to live and then start making things in clay again. At first I got library books and wrote in my journal, but I just couldn’t stay away from clay. Luckily I packed my whole studio up in my car and am now using stuff out of there in my RV and stacking clay everywhere; going to pottery studios and paying to have my work fired along the way. I am so glad I didn’t store everything. I realize I need clay more than anything and I suspect this artist who is going through a divorce will find he will feel the same way. It also forces me to be more creative working a small space, so please don’t put everything in storage and keep working in your art you will be much happier, make sure you take time for yourself and to squeeze in your art no matter what.

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By: kat

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:31:05 +0000

I am a divorced mom of 2 teenagers. I have them 24/7 year round. I also have a day job. When your kids are doing their homework that’s the time to create…even if it’s an hour in between dinner, dishes and walking the dog, it is too important to me not to do it. My studio is my drafting table in the corner of my living room in a very small house.You can find the balance and inspiration too after you’ve given yourself some time to heal and adjust to your new life.
good luck…you can do it!!

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By: Kathleen Bennett

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:45:21 +0000

Divorce is like death. Whether amicable or not, it changes your life. Allow yourself time to heal. Find ways to keep your artistic side alive. You may need time to grieve. Allow yourself to feel what you feel. Your creativity may lessen a bit or even disappear for a while. Give yourself time and your artist inside will come alive again. You will make it through this difficult time and you will be a better artist because you survived. It can be a long process, but it will be worth it because you are worth it.

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