How To!: Be an Artist and Not Starve
b'Elaine picked up watercolor painting during her two year, cross country RV adventure with her family. She quickly fell in love with gorgeous nature scenes and found the creative process meditative and healing. But now she\\u2019s wondering if her art could be something more. On this episode of How To!, multitalented artist Aaron Dworkin has tips for Elaine and other aspiring artists on how to live a \\u2018portfolio life\\u2019 by finding your signature style, following your passions and ultimately getting paid. He also shares insights for unlocking your creativity even if you don\\u2019t fancy yourself an artist.\\xa0\\nIf you liked this episode, check out \\u201cHow To Write the Perfect Breakup Song with Ben Folds.\\u201d\\nDo you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show.\\nSlate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at slate.com/howtoplus.\\nThanks\\xa0Avast.com!\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'