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West Palm Beach artist says flexibility between commercial and personal work keeps his studio afloat

3429238 · May 21, 2025
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Artist Craig McGinnis told WPB TV he sustains his practice by alternating personal projects with commercial commissions, accepts both private and public art work — including picnic tables for the city — and shares a studio with his wife and mother.

Craig McGinnis, a West Palm Beach artist, said in an interview with WPB TV that he supports his studio by alternating personal work with commercial assignments and accepting both private and public commissions.

The arrangement matters because it lets him earn income while remaining creative, he said, and it contributes to a growing local creative community in West Palm Beach.

McGinnis said flexibility is central to making a living as an artist: "You could be a professional…

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