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Everybody likes to joke about starving artists. But whether you are rich or poor, staying hungry as an artist is no joke. Inspiration quickly wanes, motivation slowly fades. Passion alone isn’t enough to sustain. As artists, you’ve got to fan the flame from time to time. If you’ve found yourself falling off the path, we’ve got your back with 6 tips to get you right back on track.Pat Yourself on the Back As artists, sometimes we can be a little critical of ourselves. Little being th …

There’s a certain magic around the “starving artist.” I felt it when I read Just Kids Patti Smith’s memoir. How she and Robert Mapplethorpe slept in doorways and begged for food—having only each other and their passion. Young, wild, and broke. Their journey as starving artists was hard and ugly, but through a mix of persistence and talent they break through and find success. They are the ideal. For most following in their footsteps, their journey will stay hard and ugly. Some of it s …

As artists, it’s natural to go through ups and downs. And knowing this... doesn’t make the “downs” suck any less. Especially when you’re in a creative rut.At times, the world is our oyster and masterpieces fall from our fingertips. Other times, you might as well be trying to throw rocks through a wall. The empty canvas mocking you while you stare with a blank look. But the belief that creativity is something you’re born with is a myth. Creativity is something you can grasp, something you can tou …