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Balancing Art and Family

Balancing Art and Family

Let's talk about our partners and our kids

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James Gurney
Feb 19, 2024
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How does being an artist affect our relationships with the ones we love?

Let’s start with a couple of slightly depressing quotes:

“Here is a piece of advice worth having. Never let your daughter marry an artist. You will bring her to sorrow if you do….An artist cannot be hampered by family cares. He must be free, able to devote himself entirely to his wor…

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