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Sunday, 11 February 2018

How To Become A Successful Indie Artist

By Edward Harris


When it comes to independence, it can often be difficult when it comes to making a living. For, most individuals start out working for others, whether as a high school or college graduate. While this is the case, there are some ways to experience more freedom, one of which is becoming an indie artist.

In most cases, these are individuals whom can participate in some aspect of the entertainment arts without an education or degree in that area. For, the individual creates original art, whether that be related to art installations and projects, music, photography poetry, sculpture or other areas. While some people have found instant stardom with music by appearing on shows such as American Idol or The Voice, most fade from sight over time.

In most cases, those living this lifestyle are special individuals whom want to succeed as artists. In order to do so, many have sacrificed a great deal in order to pursue whatever art form is of the most interest. For, these individuals often self-promote and are responsible for everything from creating art, music, poetry and short-stories to performing and showing work at art galleries and museums.

Artists of this nature generally set realistic goals, then increase the difficulty of those goals upon completing projects. For example, a musician or poet may start out playing at open mics, then move on to book gigs at local clubs, then later be found playing at a major music festival such as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival or Outside Lands. Whereas, before reaching that point, most had been struggling to perform in public, pay rent or afford gas to make it to gigs.

Independent artists are often surrounded by others of like-mind and talents whom provide encouragement and support. Most people consider artists to be painters, photographers, poets, sculptors and writers. While this is the case, more importantly, these individuals are practitioners.

Feedback, whether positive or negative, can often have a major impact on these artists. For, in most cases, an individual will take the information and use it toward personal growth. Whereas, there are some whom will no doubt take offense, even when it comes to constructive criticism. For, there are artists whom believe that beauty in art, as in life, is in the eye of the beholder.

In most areas, there are classes and workshops in different areas of arts and entertainment. For, while a degree is not required to become an independent artist, it can often pay to gain knowledge, insight and experience from others in the art world. In some cases, just attending a one-day class in a particular discipline can benefit individuals desiring to become successful independent artists.

In all cases, independent artists find methods of creating work without the assistance of others. For example, there are musicians which have agents, managers and merchandising staff. When an individual is an indie musician or spoken word artist, the individual handles all of these areas. While this is the case, there may be times when some identifying as independent artists obtain support from volunteers with regards to advertising and merchandising such as handing out handbills, or staffing a merchandise table at a gig.




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