The right time to be an artist


Dear Artists,

I was a late bloomer.

I look at Lauryn who has already had a solo exhibition at a NYC gallery.

Then again, I had a baby and a toddler when I was in my early 30's, and was working tirelessly in academia. We all know how that turned out.

A few days ago I turned 50. My older kid is in college, it's not until after 6pm that I see signs of life from my other one.

Being an artist really can be about timing.

After devoting years to supporting an entire generation of art school students, I'm ready to stand as an artist as my own. I really do think the postpartum belly drawings are my best work so far.

I know many of you like me, raised children, had a decades long career in a field, and more. Perhaps like me, it's your time to be an artist.

Speaking of timing...

Art Club enrollment is CLOSING TOMORROW!

You'll flourish with us in Art Club and feel energized being with other artists. No more getting stuck.

Questions? Hit reply.

xoxo Prof Lieu

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“I just got my first invitation to be featured in an exhibit! A county near where I live has a gallery where they feature national artists. I am so blown away! It’s very exciting to be found and asked for something like this!”

In Art Club, I have the support of other artists as well as the teaching staff to help me make progress quickly on my work. Getting feedback in real time during live group mentoring sessions has been immeasurably helpful in catching things that need to be corrected, or even just floating ideas about how to proceed.”

CLARA LIEU

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