Jessica Fuentes and Brandon Zech discuss the practical, real-world implications of being in the art world.

"After you get out of school, being an artist is a lifestyle. It's a full-time job that oftentimes you don't get paid for, so you're really holding two full-time jobs so you can life your life and make art."

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