Starving Artist

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The internet slang termStarving Artist” refers to a person who is an artist but struggles financially to make a living from their art. They may encounter difficulties in selling their work or finding paying clients, leading to a lack of financial stability.

Examples:

1. Despite his exceptional artistic skills, John remains a starving artist. He creates beautiful paintings, but unfortunately, they don’t sell well enough to support him financially.

2. Sarah’s dream of becoming a successful author has been challenging due to her status as a starving artist. She self-publishes her novels but struggles to find a large audience willing to purchase her books, making it difficult for her to earn a stable income.

Synonyms:
struggling artist, broke artist, penniless artist, impoverished artist
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