Wednesday, February 7, 2018

The Definition Of An Indie Artist

By Edward Harris


When it comes to independence, it can often be difficult when it comes to making a living. For, most individuals start out working for others, whether as a high school or college graduate. While this is the case, there are some ways to experience more freedom, one of which is becoming an indie artist.

In many cases, these individuals work from the bottom up. While this is the case, those whom are most successful eventually get to the point of becoming self-supporting artists whom can live on the income the art provides. As such, rather than instant stardom, these individuals often have to work long and hard to reach this level of success.

These individuals are people whom have a drive to move ahead in the business by making the right choices. In addition, to be an independent artist means that the individual is responsible for all creation, production and promotion of projects related to art, music, sculpture or poetry. Whereas, most of these individuals see no need to ask permission or seek approval from anyone to display or perform work.

Artists of this nature generally set realistic goals, then increase the difficulty of those goals upon completing projects. For example, a musician or poet may start out playing at open mics, then move on to book gigs at local clubs, then later be found playing at a major music festival such as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival or Outside Lands. Whereas, before reaching that point, most had been struggling to perform in public, pay rent or afford gas to make it to gigs.

Most people consider these individuals to be artists. While this is the case, most are also practitioners. For, it can often take years to practice and hone a special craft, whether that be art, music, poetry, sculpting or writing. If it were not for the company and support of like minded individuals throughout life, many of these artists would be less than successful.

The best artists practice a craft or crafts on a daily basis. Acquiring feedback from trusted critics and other individuals is extremely important to these individuals. For, the information provided can work to help improve future projects. As such, feedback, whether positive or negative often has an impact on these individuals.

In most areas, there are classes and workshops in different areas of arts and entertainment. For, while a degree is not required to become an independent artist, it can often pay to gain knowledge, insight and experience from others in the art world. In some cases, just attending a one-day class in a particular discipline can benefit individuals desiring to become successful independent artists.

Whatever the case, a true independent artist creates a way to succeed without the help of others. For, as the term indicates, independent means getting things done with the talents and materials with which one has to do so. Once having completed a project or piece of work, an independent artist then goes out and shares the creation with the world at large.




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