{"id":3648,"date":"2026-07-09T08:27:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.michaeleregina.com\/blog\/?page_id=3648"},"modified":"2026-07-09T08:51:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:51:35","slug":"introducing-the-full-time-part-time-artist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.michaeleregina.com\/blog\/introducing-the-full-time-part-time-artist\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing &#8220;The Full-Time Part-Time Artist&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A Short Field Guide for Working Creatives<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5207cc83 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-46880376\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.michaeleregina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FT-PT-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.michaeleregina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FT-PT-1.jpg?resize=667%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3585\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6670001667500417;width:320px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.michaeleregina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FT-PT-1.jpg?w=667&amp;ssl=1 667w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.michaeleregina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FT-PT-1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.michaeleregina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FT-PT-1.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-14d1b31c\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Full-Time Part-Time Artist<\/strong>&nbsp;is an honest and encouraging <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">24-page zine<\/span> for writers, cartoonists, illustrators, and creatives trying to make meaningful work while balancing jobs, family, and real-life responsibilities. Through personal stories and reflections, Michael Regina explores creativity, time management, ambition, failure, and building a sustainable artistic life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside, you\u2019ll find insights on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Making art while working full-time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creative burnout and balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redefining success and failure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building a sustainable creative practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating meaningful work without waiting for permission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>24 pages &#8212; 6&#215;9 inches &#8212; Physical copy includes free PDF &#8212; Physical copy shipping only available in the United States<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-1e792cc5\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-deccde58 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-967fccd5\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI created this zine because, like so many other artists, I\u2019m trying to make the art of my dreams in the small spaces of my life. I write early in the morning, draw on my breaks, and keep a notebook with me at all times. I believe you can build a creative career you love even if you\u2019re working a full-time job, caring for a family, and navigating everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I don\u2019t know if following the advice in this booklet will take you exactly where you hope to go. 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