a message to artists
I want to talk to the creative who wants to do this full-time. The artist who wants to do it full-time. Because I feel like we're often told that we are asking for too much.
Why can't you just do it as a side-hustle? they say. Why can't you just do it as a hobby? Why can't you just do it after work? Not many people get to do this with their whole lives.
SHUT THE FUCK UP.
I want to do it full-time. I want to wake up and I want to create with my whole days. I want to do a job that I fucking LOVE. This is not an unreasonable ask. And yet I feel like we're constantly told we are asking for too much. So, to the artist who wants to make this a full-time gig:
I see you, I fucking back you, let's fucking go. You deserve a life that you love. You deserve work that is meaningful, that is purposeful, that lights you up. I want you full-time creating.
-Amie McNee