#arthobbies

[artisahobby]

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I’m Venipede and my partner is Shuppet. When I original spun the wheel, I left a comment remarking my lack of height but at least Shuppet can float. That idea inspired this drawing.

Here’s the dynamic duo, retrieving a Perfect Apple for Wigglytuff, nary a single opposable thumb between them.

@onefey Thanks for the inspiration! :)

[sota757]

Celestial King Ezenachi- The King Rules #artworld #artlife #artistic #artculture #arteducation #artappreciation #artinfluencer #artbiz #artmarket #artinvestor #arthobby #art #painting #drawing #sketch #artwork #creative #artlovers #artcollector #artshow #artgallery #artsy #artoftheday #artforsale #buyartonline #artforsalebyartist #fineart #streetart #artinspiration #arttherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/CpNrOdLpnjX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[dearartdirector]

Hi, I feel like art jobs in my country is limited & since the industry is small, we know some/most studios have problems of different kinds. When art becomes a full time job, after a while it became a repeated chore that isn't enjoyable, my other hope is freelance If I still wanna pursue art, Otherwise maybe a non-art job is better for full time & art is just hobby..I'm not very sure what to do.

My dad used to tell me something every time I complained about work: “That’s why they call it work, not play.” 

Which means: All jobs suck sometimes. Either it’s repetition & boredom, or exhaustion & stress, or shitty bosses & nasty coworkers. Or all of the above. 

First of all, stop and acknowledge that you have achieved what at least half the people who write to this Tumblr dream of: You ARE making your living off your art. You are a full time professional artist. Appreciate that for a second. No, it’s not perfect. No job is perfect. I can’t tell you if your job is bearable or not, bc I don’t have any details here, but whether it is or it isn’t, enjoy for a moment what is good, before you drown yourself in what is bad.

Go on, I’ll wait.

Ok.

So many artists think of the goal of working full-time as a professional that they don’t think about what that means. Making art your job means making art the thing that you’re going to hate sometimes. Art as a hobby, or as a side hustle means you do what you want to do most of the time. Art as a job means you do what other people want a lot of the time. Either it’s a publisher, or an editor, or a director, or a gallery curator, or even your fanbase. 

Having a creative job sucks because: 1) It’s very hard to have your creativity judged (and compromised). Art is part of your identity. Your creativity is often the thing we’re most proud of. Making it earn you a living is putting a very big burden on that creativity, and people judging the work from your heart is a lot tougher than judging some work you really don’t care about. 2) When you do find time to create for yourself, your tank is always at least half empty. (Because you’ve used a lot of it at your job.)

Having creative job is awesome because: 1) Everyone has to earn a living somehow and you get to do something you’d be doing in your free time anyway. 2) No matter how repetitive or boring your creative job is, it’s still honing your skills and making your own projects better. 3) You feel like you have a unified identity and mission (to be an artist), rather than being torn in different directions. (And doubting that you’re a “real” artist.)

Now you have a choice to make. You can either figure out a way to enjoy art as your job (keep the boring job & consider it practice while you work your way up to a job you like more, or find a job you like better, or go freelance) OR you can find a non-art job and keep your art entirely under your own control. There is no shame in either. Some of us choose to stay in art, some of us just can’t deal with the burnout & judgement. You’re still an artist either way. But don’t stay in an art job AND be miserable. Change something.

—Agent KillFee

P.S. The phrasing on this one was tough to parse, so I wasn’t sure if they were saying they HAD a job or they were just talking to people who did & were unhappy, so I decided to answer if as if they had a f/t art job.

[mblwrites]

When I was younger, instead of sending us to summer camp, my mum used take me and my sisters to the arts and crafts shop, then would spend hours creating with us. I’ve always loved it, for having quality time with my mother and sisters, for being fun and creative. Now that I’ve had a long, unexpected period of time without work and leaving the house, I found that I have more time to do just that, be creative again, make things that I normally wouldn’t have time for. Just for the fun of it. So I took the two recycling bags filled with used Nespresso capsules, which I never got around to actually recycling, and got to working. Once I got into it, I couldn’t stop, I was having so much fun, it was like therapy for my soul. I’ve always loved just finding things you wouldn’t normally see as art, take them apart and create them into something new. • • How about you? Have you managed to finally get around to making something you’ve wanted for a long time, but hadn’t had the time for? Any recycling art? • • • • • • #recyclingart #nespresso #nespressoart #nespressocapsules #nespressocapsulesart #decoratinglampposts #flowerlamp #artsandcrafts #homemadeart #artandwriting #hobbies #arthobbies #writersofinstagram #aspiringblogger #personalblogger #creatingsomethingnew #quarantineprojects #quarantinelife #quarantineproductivity #quarantineproductive #qurantineproduction #artistsoninstagram #arttime #timelapse #timelapseart (at Tel Aviv, Israel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAphosFnNUI/?igshid=1ok4u1pbybmez

[emartie]

kanao as red riding hood 

just fun design it and artwork over kanao

I practise it the colour in to improving  

[kazexmoug-blog]

Morning warmups mental recovery, 86.87% #sketchbook #sketchingdaily #sketching_dailydose #figuredrawing #handsketch #cube #forearm #female #posedrawing #sneaker #lightandshadow #shadingpractice #morningwarmups #artpractice #arthobby #drawingeveryday #learninghowtodraw #kazexmoug #illustration #iwantodrawforaliving #pencilsketch #graphitepencildrawing #drawingpractice #artexercise #findingmystyle #findingmypassion #intpthoughts https://www.instagram.com/p/By-Ph8ypoNA/?igshid=gg5xb74jjal

[tangleandinspire]

In last few hours, filled few more my #TangleJournal pages with #patterns and now I am so filled with energy to work on something! This is the best recipe for me to get out of any funk... But today is a creative day for me. 😊😊😊💕💕💕 #learnzentangle #thingstodoindelhi #zentanglehobby #arthobby #artworkshopsindelhi #meditativeart #lineart #inkonpaper #zentangledelhi #onlineclasses #certifiedzentangleteacher #blackwork #abstractart https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv1GmHMgRYE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ver43v3hwvp1

[blqgumi]

Another painting I did in gouache. It’s pretty heavy with layers so next time I’ll be working on my water to paint ratio. #artofinstagram #gouachepainting #gouache gouacheillustration #artist #artpractice #paintingpractice #artstyle #artstudent #beginnerpainter #painting #arthobby #artbeginner #blackartist #starkillerscomic #illustration #traditionalart #supportblackartist #supportblackart #sketchbookart #sketchbook #reevesgouache https://www.instagram.com/p/Bul_M9DFQqT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8kj9q226u5c9

[savvy-creations-fmufam]

Currently working on some cool/cute stuff! Can't wait to show y'all! 💚💙✨😎🔥 so stay tuned on my page! Can't wait to show y'all. P.s. when my father went shopping for my little bro for his nursery and found this... I'll do a little story time with this. #savvycreations27 #fmufam #fmufamart #artupdate #arthobby #artintheworks #coffeetime https://www.instagram.com/p/CeAAnhRsybu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[artodemenso]

Chasing Dreams. Digital Collage @arto.de.menso series: dream|art 2020 #artwork #artofinstagram #photoart #abstractart #fantasyart #galaxyart #cosmicart #instaart #skyart #artlovers #arthobby #hobbyartist #inspirational #inspirationalart #motivational #meditatedaily #digitalart #digitalartist #digitalartists #thailand #artwork #artgallery #gallery #galleryart #nftartgallery #nftcollection #nftart #nftartists #nftmarketplace #abstractart #abstraction #auction (at Bangkok Thailand) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ0xIpmJHUC/?utm_medium=tumblr

[lexaartworld]

The first page of Elegant Beauties by #alenalazarevacoloringbook I colired with #procreate. #coloringtherapy #coloringpagesforadults #coloringpages #digitalartwork #arthobby #hair #elegant #floralhat (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLKtNigh3iT/?igshid=1cqiagcwxcmm0

[ohmygoditexcalibur-blog]

[dyermorgue]

Jeez this looks edgy. I’ve tried to put more color in my sketchbook since now i guess art is just a hobby/venting method for me, so I used my old princess crayons to do this. welp. #crayon #art #sketchbook #messy #notanartist #hobby #arthobby #color #colorful https://www.instagram.com/p/ByYlMzoDV8i/?igshid=9z5vma9yq41z

[williejimenezart]

Another article written for the drawing academy. Got to use a few photos I had laying around for it. https://drawingacademy.com/hobbies-for-artist #article #artrelated #hobby #hobbies #artblog #artbloggers #editorial #blog #arthobby #artwriting https://www.instagram.com/p/BxaCGlrhML8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1unzzaay6r4tz

[kazexmoug-blog]

Day 6 still life, feeling out of it. I'll try again later #sketchbook #sketchingdaily #sketching_dailydose #stilllifesketch #sevenshadesofgray #pencilkings #charcoaldrawing #drawingfromreference #30dayartchallenge #illustration_daily #drawingpractice #drawingisfun #kazexmoug #learningtodraw #rendering #dailydrawinghabit #artstudy #arthobby #artfoundations https://www.instagram.com/p/Byc9Spap7bL/?igshid=12ldwny2bcekf

[dalida22192]

"In the heart of the artist" I love this painting alot despite of it not being as perfect, as beauty or same as the real one (My cousin's photo) A story to tell. A side of the painting. 🍃 🌺 🌷 🌻 🌼 🌾 🌿 ❄ #art #arte #artsy #drawing #painting #artofinstagram #artgallery #artwork #arthelp #iraq_artist #inspiration #artist #artist_4_shoutout #talented #arthobby #creative_instaarts #artcreative #artexplorer #mizu_art #artsindemand #رسمتي #رسم #رسامين_العراق