Comments on: The Recession-Proof Artist http://www.letterlover.net/2009/05/20/the-recession-proof-artist/ Where the written word lives on... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:45:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 By: Masa Song http://www.letterlover.net/2009/05/20/the-recession-proof-artist/#comment-15133 Masa Song Sun, 24 May 2009 22:15:59 +0000 http://www.letterlover.net/2009/05/20/the-recession-proof-artist/#comment-15133 I had a chance to read the article linked to this clip, and was very amazed at how artists sustain a living during these difficult times. There are parts of me that are resourceful, but I feel like I've been way spoiled and indulgent after seeing Alexander Conner survive on a small income while pursuing his love for art. Thank you for sharing this wonderful article. I had a chance to read the article linked to this clip, and was very amazed at how artists sustain a living during these difficult times. There are parts of me that are resourceful, but I feel like I’ve been way spoiled and indulgent after seeing Alexander Conner survive on a small income while pursuing his love for art. Thank you for sharing this wonderful article.

]]> By: Donner http://www.letterlover.net/2009/05/20/the-recession-proof-artist/#comment-17522 Donner Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:35:47 +0000 http://www.letterlover.net/2009/05/20/the-recession-proof-artist/#comment-17522 Are. You. Fucking. Kidding Me? this "artist" has no student debt and saves up $200 a month out of the $12,000 annual salary he gets. His parents paid for his college, meaning they probably pay for a bunch of other shit which isn't highlighted in the video. He makes his art and doesn't have money to spare to, what, get a latte? Please. This is completely voluntary. He's got muscle on his arms; he's not starving! His glasses are fine; the bed he sleeps in is fine; he has framed art on the walls; he is able to take art supplies from his job; he bakes his own freaking whole-wheat bread! The Times is so out of touch, but so are a lot of their readers. Are. You. Fucking. Kidding Me?

this “artist” has no student debt and saves up $200 a month out of the $12,000 annual salary he gets. His parents paid for his college, meaning they probably pay for a bunch of other shit which isn’t highlighted in the video.

He makes his art and doesn’t have money to spare to, what, get a latte? Please. This is completely voluntary. He’s got muscle on his arms; he’s not starving! His glasses are fine; the bed he sleeps in is fine; he has framed art on the walls; he is able to take art supplies from his job; he bakes his own freaking whole-wheat bread!
The Times is so out of touch, but so are a lot of their readers.

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