finally sitting down to reading! Starting the brand new Far: A Tale of Longing for Home and How far Neuroscience has come from @saveelati.bsky.social. proceeds go to support water distribution in Gaza! As a former neuroscience student, i'm very excited to read & see the illustrations by the author

In other words, time and tenacity are what really makes you an artist. Natural talent, if you have it, is like 10% of what makes an artist... If that

And while that 10% is worth noting - it's often why creatives choose the specific art they do - the 90% that's tenacity is more important
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If you want it to be easier to become an artist, here are some things to demand instead of generative AI:

Flexible work hours
Four day work weeks
Universal basic income
Living wages for artists
Free arts education

Those things will give you time, and with it, you can become an artist

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I don't have to endorse it or support it, but I will refuse to condemn it and if your analysis of crime and criminology does not include power inequities then you have nothing to say to me.

#OctaviaButler

to get a park pass and camp for one month ($80 nationally- as low as $20 in state)
4- Plant some herbs & quick-grow veggies
5- Freelance online for small businesses & independant creators
6- Add your own ideas/advice, we all know so much more collectively- share your knowledge & ideas with everyone!

your money- Costco is a co-op not a corporation, get a free trail or day-pass or get a member to buy you a gift card & them bulk buy dry goods to feed all of you, taking turns cooking & cleaning up
3- don't pay rent- get the cheapest storage size your stuff fits into & use the rest of your rent..