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182. How Creatives Really Make a Living - Martine Severin

182. How Creatives Really Make a Living - Martine Severin

Update: 2025-10-23
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Have you wondered about the gap between the beautiful work on artists' websites and the reality of making a living off of your creative work?

Join three incredible artists: illustrator Andrea Pippins, illustrator Alex Cabal, and photographer Chris Charles, who share their "income pie." They reveal that making it is a result of royalties, commissions, speaking gigs, and consulting that supports their creative life. 

Chapters

00:00 - The Reality of Paying Rent as an Artist 

02:15 - Understanding the "Income Pie" (Feat. Andrea Pippins) 

04:28 - Andrea Pippins Shares Her Income Pie Breakdown 

06:29 - Alex Cabal on a Fluctuating Creative Income 

09:45 - The Importance of Asking for Help and Avoiding Burnout

10:30 - Chris Charles on Diversifying with Consulting and Film 

12:07 - Final Thoughts

 

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This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa.

 

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182. How Creatives Really Make a Living - Martine Severin

182. How Creatives Really Make a Living - Martine Severin

Martine Severin