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I studied fine art at a top 3 art school in the US (CalArts). I’m compelled to completely disagree with you on “art school leading to ascension” (and that it al

I studied fine art at a top 3 art school in the US (CalArts). I’m compelled to completely disagree with you on “art school leading to ascension” (and that it also must be traditional and boring...) The best artists I know would have to be taught how NOT to be successful despite their worst effort. My advice, admittedly cynical and maybe unpopular, is that you either ”have it or you don’t”*. The asterisk being that you might have an underdeveloped “it” and not even know it. There’s no substitute for practice. If we looked at reading the way we treat creativity, we would all be illiterate.

twox2 5y ago
"Having it or not having it" is completely divorced from having a successful career in art. I suppose what having a successful career means is subjective, but realistically, if you don't have art school pedigree, then you're not very likely to have a path that involves gallery representation, etc... I agree with what you're saying though, most people who want to "make it in art" have to find their own path which is ultimately entrepreneurship, but there's not really an answer to "what works", is there?