Dear Kate
I would first ask, what do I love to do in drawing? Do I want teach? If so at a university or an art school. You could also teach workshops on drawing, pass on your love for drawing to others. Do you want to be an exhibiting artist? Once you figure out what you love then you can then figure out how to get it. Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life.
all the best
B
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From: Kate Walsh <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Saturday, February 9, 2013 8:12:00 PM GMT+0000
Subject: Drawing Advice
Dear All,
I am writing to ask for advice on options to professionalise in Drawing.
I am 33, with a range of Education experience (including a BMedSci
and Masters Degree in Art.)
I am passionate about Drawing, and draw regularly and frequently.
I have worked as a Psychology Researcher (breast cancer), Oral Historian in
End of Life Care,
with children, the elderly, asylum seekers, disabled, deaf people, and as a
mental
health worker.
I have studied Art Therapy at Foundation level (none professional), speak
Sign language.
(I also have a fluctuating unseen disability).
I would like to 'professionalise' in drawing/fine art and I am seeking
advice on how to
go about this.
I have considered Research (PhD) opportunities in Fine Art/Drawing, but am
unclear about this
option (I am passionate about practice, not writing about drawing).
I am writing for advice on how to 'Professionalise' in Drawing/Fine Art,
e.g. develop as a professional,
and earn an income, be part of a network/organisation. Or alternatively
where I might go for advice
on this specialist area. I have spoken to careers advice centres I have
access to, but they say they
do not know about Art/Drawing and are unable to advise.
I am based in the North of England.
Kind regards,
Kate
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