Johnny K - Making art your full time job
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This episode I discuss the challenges and upsides of making art your full time career with Australian landscape Artist Johnny K. We delved into the realities of transitioning from a secure corporate job to becoming a full-time artist. Johnny shared his journey discussing aspects like goal setting and financial planning and the role they played in the move, as well as the importance of being able to talk things through with friends, peers and gallery advisors. I really appreciated Johnny talking about the struggles he faced early on in his career and the way he is able to see these as beneficial, contributing to his growth and the appreciation for his success.  You can find Johnny K here You can find the podcast here You can find the podcast newsletter here Thanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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