Art career advice I wish I knew: Linda T. Brandon

"Books, birds and sky".

With a commendable number of awards and recognition galore, the artist is an accomplished artist with much to share. No wonder Linda dedicated her time to both teaching and learning her craft. She could fill the pages with insightful tips for building a successful career in the arts, and we were lucky enough to have some of her tips to share with you.

Here are eight elements of a successful life, and especially a life in the arts, that Linda would like to tell herself about in her youth:

1. You must have a high level of energy. Do your best to keep your energy levels up. This means eating the right foods, exercising and sleeping. Avoid things like watching too much TV and surfing the web too much. Stay strong physically and make decisions about what to eat or what to do as to whether they will give you energy or drain your strength.

2. You must have the ability to deal with stress. There are so many features in the art world that can overwhelm and overwhelm you, so you need to develop an unshakable core. Most artists suffer a lot from financial stress, and most of them also experience a lot of rejection.

3. You should not be afraid to fail or embarrass yourself in your work. If you are afraid to try something new, how will you develop your own voice?  

4. Success always comes with a price. Working alone is a big problem for many artists, and at the very least, being single for a long period of time can affect your personal life.

5. Don't wait for inspirationbecause inspiration comes while you work.

6. Time fliesso don't waste it.

7. Innate artistic talent is useful, but not a determining factor. The same goes for technical skills and intelligence. Hard work is really important. Hard work puts you in a position where luck can find you.

8. Huge benefit when you are surrounded by supportive people. who love you and your work and support you at every opportunity. It is also true that you are the one who cares most about your art. It is possible to succeed without a good support system, but it is much more painful.

What would you like to say to yourself when you were young? Tell us in the comments below.

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