How Creatives Really Make a Living - Martine Severin

Have you wondered about the gap between the beautiful work on artists' websites and the reality of making a living off of your creative work? Join three incredible artists: illustrator Andrea Pippins, illustrator Alex Cabal, and photographer Chris Charles, who share their "income pie." They reveal that making it is a result of royalties, commissions, speaking gigs, and consulting that supports their creative life.  Chapters 00:00 - The Reality of Paying Rent as an Artist  02:15 - Understanding the "Income Pie" (Feat. Andrea Pippins)  04:28 - Andrea Pippins Shares Her Income Pie Breakdown  06:29 - Alex Cabal on a Fluctuating Creative Income  09:45 - The Importance of Asking for Help and Avoiding Burnout 10:30 - Chris Charles on Diversifying with Consulting and Film  12:07 - Final Thoughts   Support the Show Website: https://www.martineseverin.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/ | https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.martineseverin.substack.com/   This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa.