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Why full-time jobs make artists feel illegitimate

My day job takes so much energy that I only have weekends for art and I feel like a part-time artist pretending to be serious

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Economic necessity conflicts with cultural narratives about artistic dedication and authenticity.

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