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Amateur Artist - December 2006

What is a professional?

December 8th 2006 23:21

How does an amateur become a professional? Is it a state or title? Is it attained through the completion of formal studies or is it gained through experience? Is it the mastery of the medium or the mainstream acceptance of your art? Is it based on the quality of work done or just simply being paid to do it?

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Comment by katyzzz

December 9th 2006 11:54

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I believe being paid for the work makes the distinction. I think that is the well established criterion.

But don't worry, continue to do what you want to, look at ways to improve and seek an audience and be quick to leap at any money making opportunities.

katyzzz

Comment by invalidartist

December 9th 2006 15:46

Amateur Artist

Thanks katyzzz!

I have been lucky enough to be a "paid" talent of an e-learning company. Although I did some freelance projects before, I am quite grateful that the company is willing to gamble with me even at my current skill level.

Comment by TomN

December 9th 2006 20:46

Boat Heaven

Having been paid to write an article and recieving a hundred bucks from a magazine makes you a profesional writer. Maybe not good but profesional
If a woman takes money for her service of men she is a whore, but one who doesn't can be labeled one for her attitude.
If you write badly you could be a profesional writing whore.
If you are realy good at what you do it doesn't matter does it?

Comment by invalidartist

December 10th 2006 00:49

Amateur Artist

That's a nice analogy TomN!

Dont you think that money somehow compromises the work?Maybe opting for quantity instead of quality.

But I guess if you enjoy what you do, and money is not the issue, then it really doesn't matter.

Comment by TomN

December 10th 2006 20:24

Boat Heaven

It gets to be like the professional sport debate. I don't think money is evil in any way at all except when it is used for power. Never knock it back but learn to live with very little of it if you can.
Cheers
TomN

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