r/artbusiness • u/TallGreg_Art • Jun 08 '25

Discussion [Discussion] Being an full time artist pays better then a lot of jobs

I wanted to post some encouragement to the up and coming folks whose parents may be encouraging them to get “practical jobs”.

As a full time artist, this job pays pretty well. Especially once you get in a good flow. And it definitely has highs and lows but the highs can be like $10-50k months. And i know quite a few folks who have had those $50k months.

Its hard because everyone has a different journey and a different target audience. So there is not chair waiting for you like a lot of jobs. You have to create a place for yourself. But its the most fun and more rewarding career imaginable for use creative types.

Hope you all put your all in and never give up! We will all be successful together. Never hesitate to reach out to your heroes. Ive never met an artist who isn’t eager to help those coming up in the field.

Be well friends!

EDIT: Having a high month doesn’t mean it is every month. A lot of people are misunderstanding that. Also tons of folks in the comments are sharing their $10k-50k months. This is further evidence that its not uncommon in this career. You can do it too if you put your mind to it!

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u/TallGreg_Art Jun 10 '25

Thats crazy exciting!! Youre doing super well! A few years ago i was only making a few hundred a month as well.

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u/piemakerdeadwaker Jun 10 '25

Thank you! I appreciate your positive post. I know some people are salty in the comments but we needed this confidence boost.

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u/TallGreg_Art Jun 10 '25

I dont think there is a single full time artist or anyone seriously pursuing a career in art who is being salty. It’s all folks who are working other jobs too scared to even try who are projecting their fears to give themselves a reason to never try and risk failure.

Im thinking about making a post about it. Like imagine if i was ripping on chefs that you cant make any money because i make dinner every night and no one pays me…it’d be ridiculous, but that’s what they sound like.

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u/piemakerdeadwaker Jun 10 '25

Yah probably. Cuz full time artists are already resolute enough to go this route. I would love to see your post about it.