The recent arrival of a goody box of new art supplies caused me to reflect on my passionate conviction that artists must absolutely strive to thrive without guilt or being subjected to accusations of "selling out". Making money from my art provides the necessary funds to invest in supplies, explore new mediums, take classes to hone my skill, all of which allow me to grow my business and professional career. Here's to thriving!

Links to the art supplies shown above:

Strathmore 11 x 14 500 Bristol

Winsor & Newton Professional Acrylic Colour Round #8

Prismacolor Pencils

Winsor & Newton Designer's Gouache

Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Tubes

Strathmore Hardbound 500 Series Mixed Media Art Journal

Golden Acrylic Gel Medium Gloss

Sakura Pigma Professional Brush Pens

What does thriving mean to you?