# Speaking Out For Artists: Turning The Tide To Keep Art Alive **URL:** \ **Category:** Inspiration\ **Created:** [March 2, 2018, 10:37am UTC](https://archive.patreoncommunity.com/t/speaking-out-for-artists-turning-the-tide-to-keep-art-alive/1855 "2018-03-02T10:37:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jack](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/patreoncommunity/user_avatar/archive.patreoncommunity.com/jack/32/1550_2.png) [@Jack](https://archive.patreoncommunity.com/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2018, 10:37am UTC](https://archive.patreoncommunity.com/t/speaking-out-for-artists-turning-the-tide-to-keep-art-alive/1855/1 "2018-03-02T10:37:50Z")
Hello Everyone, I hope this is relevant, interesting and a useful source of inspiration to Creators, not least in this arena. I’m sharing a blog post with you that I’ve just shared with my Patrons ahead of a more public release tomorrow. I thought you might enjoy that little bit of early access too. The post has been a few months in the making as I’ve had to be sure of pitching the tone correctly — I’ve been recovering from a severe period of burn-out lately, so haven’t been able to entirely trust my own wording at times! And this is a topic that _has_ to be pitched correctly otherwise I’d risk alienating my audience when my intention is to gently educate my followers and, above all, speak out for artists. I hope you like it…I’m really trying to put myself _out there_ these days and share more of the realities of choosing to work in the arts: > **[Turning The Tide To Keep Art Alive](https://lifeboatstationproject.com/2018/03/01/turning-the-tide-to-keep-art-alive/)** > > BEFORE WE START… I hope you find this post valuable whether you’re reading as an existing follower of my work or an artist creating work of your own. Of course, artists and followers ar… You may like to read this in conjunction with a blog post that Patreon have also kindly published about my work. You can read that here: > **[From Financial Distress to Monthly Income: Jack Lowe's Journey as an Independent...](https://blog.patreon.com/photographer-jack-lowe/)** > > Four months after he thought he'd reached his breaking point, photographer Jack Lowe found a way to product consistent monthly revenue from his fan base. Here's how he did it. In short, I feel it’s our duty to educate our audiences. Anyway, everything’s explained in the blog post — I’d love to know what you think, so please feel free to let me know. [**Jack braces himself**] Best wishes to you all, — Jack ---
**Author:** ![beverlygarland9000](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/patreoncommunity/user_avatar/archive.patreoncommunity.com/beverlygarland9000/32/2929_2.png) [@beverlygarland9000](https://archive.patreoncommunity.com/u/beverlygarland9000)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2018, 1:49am UTC](https://archive.patreoncommunity.com/t/speaking-out-for-artists-turning-the-tide-to-keep-art-alive/1855/2 "2018-12-09T01:49:48Z")
I’m coming in late to the party, but that was a fantastic letter to your audience!!! Thank you for the inspiration and validation of artists everywhere. ---
**Author:** ![mindy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/patreoncommunity/user_avatar/archive.patreoncommunity.com/mindy/32/6181_2.png) [@mindy](https://archive.patreoncommunity.com/u/mindy)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2018, 1:23am UTC](https://archive.patreoncommunity.com/t/speaking-out-for-artists-turning-the-tide-to-keep-art-alive/1855/3 "2018-12-11T01:23:38Z")
Never too late to resurface this brilliant piece 😃 thank you @Jack ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/patreoncommunity/user_avatar/archive.patreoncommunity.com/jack/32/1550_2.png) [@Jack](https://archive.patreoncommunity.com/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2018, 9:47am UTC](https://archive.patreoncommunity.com/t/speaking-out-for-artists-turning-the-tide-to-keep-art-alive/1855/4 "2018-12-11T09:47:59Z")
My pleasure! Glad you found it useful. Best wishes, Jack ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/patreoncommunity/user_avatar/archive.patreoncommunity.com/jack/32/1550_2.png) [@Jack](https://archive.patreoncommunity.com/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2018, 9:48am UTC](https://archive.patreoncommunity.com/t/speaking-out-for-artists-turning-the-tide-to-keep-art-alive/1855/5 "2018-12-11T09:48:16Z")
Thank you too, Mindy. — Jack ---
**Author:** ![intrinsicpaths](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/patreoncommunity/user_avatar/archive.patreoncommunity.com/intrinsicpaths/32/2696_2.png) [@intrinsicpaths](https://archive.patreoncommunity.com/u/intrinsicpaths)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2018, 5:18pm UTC](https://archive.patreoncommunity.com/t/speaking-out-for-artists-turning-the-tide-to-keep-art-alive/1855/6 "2018-12-11T17:18:21Z")
Love your project! Beautiful beautiful work Jack. ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/patreoncommunity/user_avatar/archive.patreoncommunity.com/jack/32/1550_2.png) [@Jack](https://archive.patreoncommunity.com/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2018, 5:34pm UTC](https://archive.patreoncommunity.com/t/speaking-out-for-artists-turning-the-tide-to-keep-art-alive/1855/7 "2018-12-11T17:34:53Z")
Thank you very much, Jonathon. I’m looking forward to taking a closer look at your Patreon page over the next couple of days. — Jack ---
**Author:** ![intrinsicpaths](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/patreoncommunity/user_avatar/archive.patreoncommunity.com/intrinsicpaths/32/2696_2.png) [@intrinsicpaths](https://archive.patreoncommunity.com/u/intrinsicpaths)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://archive.patreoncommunity.com/t/speaking-out-for-artists-turning-the-tide-to-keep-art-alive/1855/8 "2018-12-14T20:49:20Z")
Awesome, Jack! Thanks so much. I love how you’ve designed your art and your niche. Keep up the beautiful work. Sending peace your way ~