Should I focus on living in a city or countryside as an artist?

It depends on whatever lifestyle floats your boat and what you find more suitable for you. Historically, artists like Van Gogh lived in the countryside while creating work and sent it to contacts in the city — Van Gogh sent his work to his brother Theo in Paris. Thankfully, in our day, the internet has changed everything and smoothed out those geographical differences. You have access to global markets regardless of where you choose to live, so pick the location that supports your creative process and lifestyle preferences.

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Asked by an artist asking about location · Answered by Patrick · Art Business Webinar · 2026-08-05