The odds are, as you become more and more serious about your craft, you will ask the question: “Could I do this full time? Should I?” The line between hobbyist and professional appears clear at first glance, but to what degree is your craft defined by your paycheck? Can you be a real (scare quotes) artist and keep your day job? 

In this episode, Carter and Colby discuss how the craft transcends the professional / hobbyist false binary, exploring how numerous artists have leveraged their day jobs while working on their discipline. They also discuss questions of artistic value in regard to popularity, acknowledgment, and reputation.

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