How I became a full time artist | Q&A
I Quit My Job to Become a Full-Time Contemporary Artist
Five years ago, I walked away from a full-time job in London , and said yes to the unknown.
This is the story of how I built a life and career around art: the questions I asked, the risks I took, the mindset shifts that changed everything.
In this special Q&A, I’m answering your most asked questions about how to start your art career, how to find your style, and what it really takes to grow a creative life that feels true to you.
If you're a new artist, creative, or thinking about making a big leap, this one’s for you.
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In this video:
• How I got started as a full-time artist
• Leaving my job and building a creative career
• Navigating inspiration and creative blocks
• How to develop your personal style
• Behind the scenes of my journey: from studio launch to global exhibitions
• Honest advice for artists just starting out
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Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
0:58 – Getting started & university
4:03 – How to get inspired
6:31 – Finding your style
10:46 – Quitting my job & how to start your career
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About me:
I’m Claire Luxton — a British contemporary artist and poet.
My work spans fine art photography, conceptual portraiture, installation, and poetry.
Through immersive visual storytelling, I explore identity, vulnerability, myth, and transformation.
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