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When I was young, I thought the life of a “starving artist” sounded cool and in some way, meaningful.

Whether it’s musicians, painters, or writers, we’re taught to romanticize art and all of the sacrifices that artists give up to produce their work.

As I grew older, I came to realize that the “starving artist” norm isn’t an ideal. It’s not healthy, and it’s not a life that leads to happiness.

Vincent van Gogh lived a horrible life and he wasn’t really recognized until well after his death. The same goes for great writers like Edgar Allen Poe.

Read the article here: http://www.crowdcrux.com/artists-guide- ... omination/