Top 5 Myths about Artists (and the Truth behind them)

Top 5 Myths about Artists (and the Truth behind them)

Art has long been misunderstood often romanticized, sometimes dismissed, and frequently misrepresented.

At The Art Baazi Store, we meet passionate creators every day who face not just the challenge of art-making but also the burden of outdated perceptions.

Let’s bust five common myths about artists and uncover the truths that deserve to be heard.

Myth 1 : Artists Are Always Starving

Truth : The “starving artist” stereotype is outdated and misleading.

While it’s true that creative careers come with financial challenges, many artists thrive both emotionally and financially by building strong portfolios, leveraging social media, and embracing business tools. From art teachers and illustrators to shop owners and social medias, artists today are redefining success.

Being an artist doesn’t mean being broke. It means being brave.

Myth 2 : You Must Be Born With Talent

Truth : Art is a skill and like any skill, it can be learned.

Talent can give you a head start, but consistent practice, curiosity, and willingness to learn are what truly shape an artist. There are people who never drew as children but discovered their love for sketching or folk art in their 30s or even 60s!

If you can hold a pencil, you can start creating.

Myth 3 : Real Artists Work Only in Galleries or Studios

Truth : Art is everywhere and so are artists.

Artists don’t need a fancy studio or a gallery show to be legitimate. Whether you’re sketching in your notebook, creating reels on Instagram, or hand-painting on bookmarks, you are an artist. Modern creators are working from their homes, cafes, villages, or even while traveling.

Art lives wherever imagination thrives.

Myth 4 : You Must Make Money From Art to Be a “Real” Artist

Truth : Not all art needs to be monetized to matter.

Many people create art for passion, peace, therapy, or spiritual expression. Monetization is a choice not a requirement. Turning art into a business is amazing if you choose to, but even if you never sell a piece, your art still holds deep personal and cultural value.

You don’t need an invoice to validate your art.

Myth 5 : Artists Are Only ‘Creative’ People

Truth : Creativity isn’t a personality type it’s a practice.

You don’t need to be quirky, wild, or eccentric to be creative. Art is logical, expressive, emotional, and structured. Engineers paint, doctors doodle, homemakers craft.. creativity is in all of us, waiting to be unlocked.

Art doesn’t ask who you are. It asks what you feel.

Break the Myth, Embrace Your Art

At The Art Baazi Store, we believe in creating a space where everyone feels like an artist no matter your age, background, or level of experience. You don’t need validation. You just need the desire to create.

So whether you’re drawing mandalas, learning Madhubani, painting notebooks, or coloring for fun, just keep creating. You’re already an artist.

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Let art be yours, not what the world says it should be.