Over the last number of years, I’ve had occasion to interview a number of artists who in many ways have to be considered a success. While success in the art world is subjective, I would consider a successful artist as someone who does not simply define themselves as an artist, but as a person who pursues artistic development as a career and who lives, for the most part, off an income directly or indirectly supported by their artistic pursuit.
What struck me the most about the artists I’ve interviewed is their persistence. Most have pursued their artistic careers for well over thirty years, but all share a continuous commitment to their artistic pursuits.
