ART PROBLEMS: Are You A Hunter or Trapper?

Paddy Johnson, Founder of VVrkshop (left), Artist Eric LoPresti (right)

Do you struggle to maintain optimism about your art career? If so, you're not alone. So many mid-artists suffer from burnout that's a near epidemic. But not Eric LoPresti, which is why I speak with him in this episode of Art Problems. He's the most optimistic artist I know, and he's just like you and me, chipping away at his career.

How does he do it?

Some of it may be disposition, but LoPresti also does an excellent job of defining success for himself inside an industry that has few markers to gage it. We discuss his goals for his work, his approach to securing the opportunities he's gained, and a work strategy that identifies artists as either hunters or trappers.

The hunter and trapper analogy is the best I've heard in a while, so I recommend listening to the podcast to learn more!

Relevant link:
http://www.ericlopresti.com/