Why is it wrong to expect an instant art business success from using software or a service?

There is no service or software that will magically make you a successful artist overnight. Success requires years of work, grinding, experimentation with subject matter, and consistent effort. The belief that success is easy or automatic is absolutely destructive to building an art career. Software and services exist to provide coaching, education, and support—like a coach for an athlete or a mentor for a student—but the responsibility for success lies entirely with the artist. You must do the work yourself; no external service can create success for you.

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Asked by general audience · Answered by Patrick Shanahan · art-marketing-podcast · 2023-07-28