Sarkis Antikajian's 9 Lessons from a Lifetime of Painting
At 93, artist Sarkis Antikajian still paints nearly every day. After 35 years as a pharmacist, he retired in 1994 to become a full-time artist. On the FASO Podcast, he shared nine lessons for artists: enjoy the process over results; stay curious; avoid boredom; paint what excites you; maintain financial stability through other income; paint often with any materials; find inspiration locally; resist a single style; and never stop learning. Antikajian emphasizes experimentation and learning over mastery or sales.
Key facts
- Sarkis Antikajian is 93 years old.
- He worked as a pharmacist for 35 years.
- He retired in 1994 to paint full-time.
- He still paints nearly every day.
- He shared lessons on the FASO Podcast.
- He advises enjoying the process over the outcome.
- He recommends having another income source for artistic freedom.
- He believes boredom is a killer for artists.
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- FASO
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