Advice for Anyone Who Wants to Help the Artist in Their Life (ep. 208)
The Art Biz17 Okt 2024

Advice for Anyone Who Wants to Help the Artist in Their Life (ep. 208)

This is a letter I wrote in 2017 to help a concerned father support his introverted artist son. I wanted to help him—and anyone else who wants to help an artist—understand the struggles of artists and how they can be most helpful.

My 7 pieces of advice (outlined in the timestamps below) isn't given lightly and is based on decades of experience working with artists.

host: Alyson Stanfield

00:44 Dear Loved One 01:33 Insight 1: Accept Me as I Am 02:34 Insight 2: Respect the Way I Work 03:32 Insight 3: Acknowledge the Difficulties 04:41 Insight 4: Ask About My Goals 05:32 Insight 5: Offer Help 06:48 Insight 6: Support Me 08:01 Insight 7: Just Love Me

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