It's a longheld belief that to be a true artist you have to give everything, though for most of us poverty isn't the preferred lifestyle choice it was of the past.

I work with a lot of young designers they all seem to have a part time job to support their creative pursuits.

There's the -
Jewellery designer/ dentist
Tee shirt deisgner/ IT professional
Made to measure dresses/ Personal assistant

What line of work are you in to fund your creative aspirations?

Fashionising.com / Retail

Not-for-profit, IT / Photographer

Fashionising.com/Marketing

Nothing I do everything in Fashion. Just lots of freelancing. I also have an Fashion Consultant business. I've learned if it's not my passion then it will not work.

payroll officer / Makeup artist..

Wouldn't be able to do ANY TFP if I wasnt getting paid.. Especially some of the work that I do and what I put into it.. :) I love it though..

Receptionist / stylist / jewellery designer

Everyone I know is the same too, always juggling the jobs.

I'm having a problem finding the side job at the moment, I'm one of these new melbournites. Six months young. C'mon Morrisey Melbourne Central, I'm good for it!

From nine till five I have to spend my time at work
The job is very boring, I'm an office clerk
The only thing that helps pass the time away
Is knowing I'll be back at Echo Beach some day

Ok, maybe not...
I work in E-Commerce, mainly SEO. I've pretty much given up any of my creative outlets because I'm just too tired when I get home from work...That and it sucks.