Making Art and Making a Living by Mason Currey
Making Art and Making a Living by Mason Currey examines how artists balance creative work with the need to earn a living. Drawing on examples from writers, composers and visual artists, it considers the different jobs, family support and other compromises that have helped make creative lives possible.
At a glance
- Explores the practical realities of pursuing a life in the arts, including the need to support oneself while developing creative work.
- Uses examples of artists who combined creative ambitions with employment, family support or other sources of income.
- Written by Mason Currey, author of Daily Rituals.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Connects creative ambition with concrete questions about income, work and time.
- Draws on examples spanning writing, music and visual art.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Swift Press |
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| Publication date | 7 July 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 240 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1800751141 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1800751149 |
| Dimensions | 14.2 x 1.3 x 21.79 cm |
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| Weight listed | 350 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in how artists support themselves while pursuing creative work.
- Aspiring writers, composers and visual artists considering the practical side of a creative career.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for step-by-step career or financial advice. The supplied description presents the book as an examination of artists’ experiences and compromises.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
72% 72% - 4 stars
14% 14% - 3 stars
10% 10% - 2 stars
0% 0% - 1 star
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a smaller share of lower ratings indicates experiences are not uniformly favourable. Ratings alone do not explain what readers liked or disliked. The book’s stated focus is the intersection of creative work and earning a living, so suitability depends on interest in that subject rather than on practical career guidance.
Frequently asked questions
What is Making Art and Making a Living about?
It examines how artists have made room for creative work while meeting the practical need to earn a living, using examples from different arts and historical circumstances.
Who wrote Making Art and Making a Living?
The supplied listing identifies Mason Currey as the author.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 240 pages.
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