The pervasive myth of the starving artist has scared many people into pursuing careers outside of art, and Julie Parrish was no different. But through tenacity, some strokes of good luck, and a mindset of possibility has led her back into a career in photography and illustration. 

With a background in scientific illustration, Julie has built up a career spilling over into medical research, photography, illustration, education, and information architecture. 

In this conversation, Julie shares tons of wisdom for artists of all ages, including the three questions you need to ask yourself to find alignment in your goals. She also gets real about the business side of being a professional creative - including some great thoughts about pricing your work. 

Julie’s Links:

Website: julieparrishphotography.com

Instagram: @julieparrisphotography

Instagram: @parrish.ink.studio

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