4. Work to build a following, and your reputation.
5. Be patient. Be tenacious. Be dedicated. Success does not happen quickly.
6. Use a schedule. Be organized.
7. Finish your work.
8. Put away the “how to” books and videos, and DO.
9. Be a part of an artistically active community.
These 9 rules were adapted from this post on the difference between a professional and an amateur artist. We thought the idea was good but the delivery was a little polarizing, so we flipped it to be more inclusive. So there.
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