Comments on: Spread the Wealth for Artists Series: Take 4

By: Milena Thomas

Milena Thomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:45:12 +0000

@jrandom42 – I think your question is a good one, and one that all artists need to answer.

Every working artists I know is more of a businessperson, and they rarely get to spend their lives doing exactly what they want artistically. For example, a Broadway or opera star will have to sing the same role over and over, 8 shows a week for years at a time. This is not artistic freedom, but it is getting paid for their art.

There is a tradeoff, just like in every profession.

By: jrandom42

jrandom42 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:24:25 +0000

So the central question becomes: Do I stay true to my own artisitic vision, or do I create art that sells?

By: Carlos Miceli

Carlos Miceli — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:20:17 +0000

Robert, I strongly believe that seeing the business aspect of your work can only have positive effects. Once you start being able to make a living out of it, you will enjoy it and improve more.

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:01:24 +0000

….in addition, sometimes I get caught up in the art of the whole thing and forget the business matters. It helps to keep your goals in front of you and the end in mind.

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:57:03 +0000

I agree with each reason Carlos.

I’ve been reevaluating my goals lately. I wanted to go the theatre route. But only because I want to be a great actor.But of course, film pays more.

I define a great actor as being versatile, being able to bring justice to a role, but much more. Most of all, I think people should see the character and not the actor up there. I was told to become a great actor you have to play the great parts, Shakespeare and all that.

I think theater is more challenging, it stretches you, but until I do a film, I can’t say. I know they each have their demands.

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