Comments on: The impatient artist with Cynthia Morris (45)

By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 15:44:41 +0000

Cherry: This means a lot coming from you. Thank you for listening. Oooo. I think we have a whole other episdoe about finishing.

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By: Cherry Jeffs

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 07:33:54 +0000

I love listening to your interviews with artists, Alyson, but this interview is probably my favourite of all!

Because you and Cynthia Morris obviously know each other so well, the conversation was so fluid and relaxed that I felt I was there in the room with the two of you chatting.

I’m just finishing up the third part of a mega-article about finishing so this episode was right on target for me in more ways than one!

Be well!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 22:50:44 +0000

In reply to Christine Aaron.

Thanks for listening, Christine.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 22:50:26 +0000

In reply to Mary Westheimer.

Excellent advice, Mary. Thank you for sharing your experience.

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By: Christine Aaron

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:58:20 +0000

So good. really respond to point that without a system one can always feel behind, at loose ends. Good reminders re what is necessary to slowly build a solid foundation upon which to build a functioning successful career. Thank you!

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By: Mary Westheimer

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:05:06 +0000

Thanks for this interesting and helpful post. Two additional thoughts:
1) We always discourage people who tell us they are going to quit their jobs to become a full-time artist. Try working part-time for a couple of years to see if it’s a good fit. Wanting to rush right into a full-time career can be crushing.

2) Creating – and regularly reviewing – an annual budget supports long-term thinking. For instance, we know summers tend to be quieter, so we plan accordingly and don’t freak out when they are.

I hope these add to your wonderful advice.

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