How Do Artists Retire?
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- Опубликовано: 14 мар 2024
- So, I told a few people that I was ready to retire. I'm of an age when people usually do, after all. But what would 'retirement' actually look like, if I kept doing the same things I'm doing now? I have two hobbies - gardening, and designing paper mache sculptures and masks. I don't expect to stop doing either one of them, so how would retirement be any different?
Are you an artist who retired from your business? Do you know anyone who has, or have you ever thought about how it would work? Let us know in the comments below.
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I retired from a JOB as graphic designer. I could never retire from being an artist!!!! Art is like oxygen to me!!! Do not quit!
I am 78 and retired from the job that payed me regularly. I always longed to have more time to do my art and now I have it! I retired from long commutes and stress but will never retire from doing my art. I am now a full time artist and love it!
Well, I think of retirement like this Joni,
I retired from full time teaching 15 years ago and moved to a rural area and then taught myself how to print Linocuts. During lockdown I started making Swimming themed linocuts which have proved very popular.. I sell via my website and exhibitions. I also try other forms of printmaking such as Collagraphs or wood engravings. I find it keeps me busy plus my garden and choir and knitting too. I have to do some thing every day or I get sad! I think those of us who have craft and art skills are very fortunate.. much more satisfying than staring at a screen!
I retired and now spend my time in my workshop woodworking, trying to get into paper mache, epoxy/resin and gardening. These are things I've always wanted to do and never had time for. I take my time and enjoy myself. Family thinks i should sell what I do but I dont want it to become a job. You just do you and enjoy yourself. If you only do one video every couple weeks and your comfortable with it then do it. Retirement is your time.
As a full time artist and running my own business for 30 years, I retired from the business--galleries, shows, accounting, marketing, etc...I just make art and send it out into the world. I am so much happier and my art is also happier!!
I think the word ‘retirement’ is what is throwing us off! I retired from teaching where I used puppetry all the time and then just continued… and opportunities keep coming to perform or workshops for kids. I love the idea that it’s on my time. Nonetheless, there is no getting away from feeling pressured at times…. That’s life. I love your work and wish you would offer a zoom course of 4 weeks ! We all want to learn more!! 😊
Retire? And then do what? Everything you now do - create things and garden! I think you may be feeling stressed about the technical end of your business and as some others have commented, hire someone to take care of that for you. You can certainly reduce the number of projects and even cut back on posting videos. But an artist never truly retires, its in your DNA and blood. Don't get caught up in the "I SHOULD" be doing this or that! xoxo
❤ Wow, you don't look 75 years old!!! I will be 61 in April, and I get to retire from my j.o.b. when I turn 63. People often ask me "won't you get bored?" or "you are going to come back and work a while longer, aren't you?" The answer is NO! I want to start crafting! Making art has always been a dream of mine, and I look forward to finally being able to do what I want. Thank you for the inspiration!
I think you could find an editor for your videos. It may take a couple tries to get good communication. But, editing is an artform in itself. Also, find someone who wants to assemble and sculpt one of your masks on camera. Then you could spend your time creating. Film when you want. In other words, bring in some help. There is an artist out there who would think they had died and gone to heaven if they could get a gig with you doing what they love.
Art keeps me going. I won't stop unless I'm physically unable to.
I,m 76 four years back I bought an old house with a one room shop attached, I still do some paper Mach’e but I,m a potter & can,t or won,t stop till I pass. I only open one day a week, but it’s lovely talking to like minded people. Thanks for all your inspiration Jonie, Wishes G
I'm a retired engineer aged seventy and happily retired into my art. Granted, I have a bit of FU money and don't need to earn off my art, but it's the creativity that keeps the mind young. I find I'm now just getting into my artistic swing and I need to experiment. This is an easier process without peer pressure. Paper Mache is the perfect medium for this as it's cheep and, dare I say semi permanent? So I, for one will miss your regular updates and insights, but I also understand your need to pull back. Your body of work is well documented on this site and will be available for time immemorial. So just chill out and and enjoy relaxing into your RETIERMENT ART.
Great topic❣️ Thanks for talking about it. Retirement is a choice that we can all make to continue creating at a pace that’s enjoyable. Flexibility is important in order to eliminate the stress. Production can be so time consuming and setting our own boundaries is important to our mental health.
But does that mean that we will not see you anymore?!
I don’t think artists can ever retire. We love making things and that’s really the love of the art. Retiring can happen at any point whether gaining back time, vacationing, finding new hobbies and sometimes it’s just taking breaks to do whatever you want and coming back to make videos whenever you wish as well
We don't, really!😊 Its hard to stop making unless were physically not able!!😅 But even collecting retirement, one can earn a certain $$ amount. At the beginning of each year, SS advises each recipient of that amount.
Retirment is from FDR and the depression, to open jobs for young people. Richard Peeler, ceramic artist and professor, went from throwing clay to turning wood on a lathe. Art to me is life. This reminds me "those who can-do, those who can't-teach." You are teaching, fine if you slow down, let this be something you share without pressure to produce.
I think you keep doing what you love.
I love your channel,you’re so talented ,I also love gardening.sending love Ann uk ❤️❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧