The Fine Arts are so under appreciatedâŚ.
Parents donât want their children to go to school and to follow their dreams because they think artists donât make any money. Who do they think makes all the art for Disney, Pixar, or big animated/cartoon movies? Illustrators!
Who do they think takes all the pictures for magazines, National Geographic, and advertising companies??? Photographers!
Who do they think makes those big beautiful memorials and statues that you see in cities and such? Sculptors!
Who do they think creates all the beautiful wonderful variations of art that we see around the world today? Artists!
Whether it be in music, illustration, sew, knitting, sculpting, acting, fashion, painting, graphic design, digital art, or any creative art form those people are still Artists. And these people contribute so much to our society, which without them would be dull and colorless. So why not take that step into embracing your passions. Why not take that leap of faith?
Is it because parents will ask âWell do you think your good enough to be an artist for Disney? A good enough Musica in for Juilliard? A good enough sculptor? Painter? Pianist? Artist? Are you as good as this guy? That girl?â
And the answer to these questions is yes; if only youâll let us.
Most parents wonât support your dreams. I know my father sure as hell doesnât support mine. And this is because they donât think youâll make any money.
He says âWell think of the money. Once you go to college for twelve years earn your doctorate youâll have all the money you need to pay somebody to teach you art as a hobby.â
Well why? Why go through twelve years or schooling just to hire someone to teach me what I love after working HARD for something that I DONâT LOVE.
Forget the fear of your parents and loved ones judgement.
Forget the laws of society that say that you canât make it in this world following your dreams.
Itâs a damn lie. All of it.
You like to sew? Well guess what, thereâs 7.2 billion people out there who could be your potential customers. Sew handbags, sew backpacks, pants, shirts, duffles, anything and everything. And do it with passion. Because I swear to you that if you like something, there are others out there who like it too and who will be willing to buy your product.
Iâm not saying drop out of high school and become an actor or a singer or artist. Because that is one sure way in todayâs world to be unsuccessful. But what Iâm saying is to have a plan B.
Go to a Liberal Arts college of you wish and double major. Your passion and something that if it doesnât work out in the moment youâve got something to keep you stable. Something to keep you happy whilst you get back on your feet. But do not just drop everything for your passion. Because that is reckless, and recklessness leads to disaster.
Become successful in YOUR own way.
You donât have to be a doctor, athlete, or a celebrity to be successful (not that ANY of these are bad in any way). You can be a successful artist and still prioritize a plan B.
That is my plan B. If all else fails and my father absolutely refuses to accept me going to a liberal arts college, Iâm going to the Air Force and not wasting money or time on something I donât feel passionately about. And this is me. You donât have to join the military, but you need to be smart. And you canât get caught up in the moment. You have to play the game the right way or you WILL become the stereotypical âstarving artistâ.
And go to college and do what you want to do. Donât let your parents plant seeds or doubt and fear into your mind. Because though they mean well. You will be the one regretting not following your passions working in a stuffy cubicle/office working from 9-5 and unhappy for every waking moment in the future. Not your parents. But you. Because when your parents see you happy. Doing what YOU LOVE, they should have nothing to be upset about.
And if they are. Well then they donât deserve to be apart of your happiness.
Follow your dreams and live your life. Because I promise you all the people holding you back now, will be nowhere when your stuck and sad in a miserable job/career doing something you donât wanna do.
And no matter what your parents say, your professors say, or society says, it CANNOT BUY YOU HAPPINESS! It never has. And it never will.
Find what makes YOU happy.
Find what makes YOU wake up with a purpose.
Find what makes YOU strive to become the best you possible.
And never EVER let it go. Donât let them fool you into believing that the Fine Arts are a âwaste of a degreeâ. Because your passions and interests are worth it.
Just remember whose life you wanna live.
