How do I start identifying myself as an artist when I've been working in another field?

The first step is to start introducing yourself as an artist. You have to decide: are you doing this or are you not doing this? Stop saying ‘I’m in customer service, but I like to paint.’ Just say you’re an artist. That simple shift in how you present yourself is foundational to building your art career.

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Asked by implied - artists working other jobs · Answered by Matt Kress · art-marketing-podcast · 2025-05-09