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The Life of a Guiuananon Visual Artist: A Narrative Inquiry

	International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development (IJSRED)	Full Text:
	Published Issue : Volume-3 Issue-6
	Year of Publication : 2020
	Unique Identification Number : IJSRED-V3I6P70
	Authors : Cenby Eppie G. Gaytos
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Abstract :

Hobbies are defining elements of persons. Without hobbies, human lives are just boring. Human beings spend their days doing what give their lives meaning and purpose. So, it is therefore given that most persons would choose to embrace their crafts and earn a living out of these talents. Sadly, there are a lot of starving artists, especially those who are into visual arts for not everyone can see the skill, effort, and man hours it take for a completion of an art piece. And most struggling artists would sell their work at a low just to get some income. It is with these reasons that the study was conducted – to know how local artists survive in the municipality. The method used was Narrative Inquiry, Qualitative Research Design, were one Guiuananon Artist was chosen as respondent. The subject was given a questionnaire, interviewed, and observed. The results of the study concluded the following; (1) It is difficult to earn money for a living, (2) Creativity and flexibility, as well as expanding one’s talent helps, and lastly (3), It is important that anyone who wishes to thrive as a visual artist to update skills in order to be ahead of the competition.