DO YOU NEED FAME TO BECOME A FULL-TIME ARTIST?

Fame has got its upsides and downsides. Why do you want fame, to become a full-time artist? Are you not sure you're boxing yourself and not having enough courage to pursue artistry?

First of all, what is fame? Is it hard to come by in 2021? Does it have advantages and what are the downsides?

Fame: The state of being known and talked about by many people, especially if you have achieved something worthwhile. Actors are famous because they played a role in a movie that moved a million of an audience, and they played their roles well. This is worthy of recognition and this comes with many advantages.

If you are famous enough you can get to win lots of deals with most giant companies which means lots of cash for your bank account. All artists want to be known for something. The artist who is not known is tantamount to not existing.

In the days of old, or even during the renaissance period, artists who were famous did something quite remarkable. It was difficult at the time to gain an audience if you were not good at your craft because an audience means more work. Today, it's quite different. Yes, people still ought to do good enough work to gain recognition and sell their art pieces but it's even easier. You have the internet, Michelangelo didn't.

Though there are ways an artist can make him/herself famous through good means, there are cringy ways too, like showing your butt off on Facebook or Instagram.

The artist does not have to attain fame or some level of recognition first to go into this field full-time. What does he or she have to do? NETWORK. An artist needs a patron, people who would want to buy their work and what way is best than networking.

Focus on creating art and networking and you will have the fame you desire. Don't make fame the end goal. Don't be famous and poor. Your fame should bring you, clients. Make a name for yourself by putting yourself out in the world. Market yourself, advertise yourself. You're are your salesperson. Nobody is going to do that for you.

Don't be engulfed with fame. Focus on your work. Network. One client at a time. Do your best work wherever you find yourself, even if you're being paid half a dollar. Make the best work, network and have referrals. This way, you build a client base and build your name.

I love this quote by comedian Steven Martin - "be so good they (public) can't ignore you."

Always remember, in order to be found, be findable. In order to be seen, be visible and in order to be known, position yourself to be knowable.

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