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The Artist’s Oath is a personal commitment to how I show up creatively. It is a reminder to lead with integrity, to resist the pressure to perform, and to make work that reflects truth, not just what gets attention. It is a compass for navigating the tension between expression and permanence, and a way to stay rooted in what matters: presence, process, and purpose, not perfection.
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Navigating the intersection of art and commerce can be a tricky balancing act. The drive for financial success often runs up against the desire to stay true to one’s artistic vision. In the onchain art space, this tension is especially pronounced, where the pressure to sell and market art can sometimes feel at odds with maintaining creative integrity.
I believe there’s a sweet spot where financial success and artistic integrity can coexist. It’s about recognizing that while earning a living is essential, it doesn’t have to come at the expense of your art’s deeper meaning. When artists strike this balance, they can thrive economically without compromising their vision.
Art that sells doesn’t have to lose its soul. The real value lies in creating work that speaks authentically to who you are, while also engaging with the market in a way that sustains your craft. Finding that balance isn’t always easy, but it’s where I believe the most rewarding and fulfilling artistic journeys happen—where art remains true, and success follows naturally.
Navigating the intersection of art and commerce can be a tricky balancing act. The drive for financial success often runs up against the desire to stay true to one’s artistic vision. In the onchain art space, this tension is especially pronounced, where the pressure to sell and market art can sometimes feel at odds with maintaining creative integrity.
I believe there’s a sweet spot where financial success and artistic integrity can coexist. It’s about recognizing that while earning a living is essential, it doesn’t have to come at the expense of your art’s deeper meaning. When artists strike this balance, they can thrive economically without compromising their vision.
Art that sells doesn’t have to lose its soul. The real value lies in creating work that speaks authentically to who you are, while also engaging with the market in a way that sustains your craft. Finding that balance isn’t always easy, but it’s where I believe the most rewarding and fulfilling artistic journeys happen—where art remains true, and success follows naturally.
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https://paragraph.xyz/@epr/balancing-financial-success-and-artistic-integrity
This has genuinely plagued me as Humankind has scaled lol