How to Balance an Art Business with a Full-Time Job

Happiness is not a matter of intensity, but of balance, order, rhythm, and harmony.

— Thomas Merton

The question of how to balance an art business and a full-time job comes up frequently, which is no surprise. That’s because it’s a complex problem that vexes creative people, especially those stuck in jobs they don’t like. Balance is attainable with the proper perspective and plans to maintain it.

A Quora user once requested me to answer this question:

How do I balance a full-time job and building art portfolios? I finished studying for an illustration diploma and worked as a storekeeper for about 8 hours daily.

I answered with the following more in-depth thoughts to benefit my blog readers. I trust you will find them helpful. Please scroll to the bottom and add your comments or questions.

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Passion is what makes creativity possible. It’s about balancing time spent on your day job with time for working on projects you are passionate about. Here’s what you need to know about maintaining balance:

• Time Management: You don’t need eight hours a day to create art, but you do need consistent, dedicated…