Gallery of Artists Who've Sold Out

A picture of a artist who's sold out to the highest bidder

Alice, the Artisan of Assorted Assorted Items

A renowned artist who sold out for a six-figure sum, only to realize she's now a corporate mascot for a chain of mediocre coffee shops.

An artist who traded their soul for a briefcase full of cash, only to find it was just a box of rocks

Bob, the Businessman of Binary Code

A former artist who sold out for a lucrative contract with a tech firm, only to realize his new job is a never-ending series of meetings and PowerPoint presentations.

The artist who sold their art, their home, and their cat for a chance to work for a 'synergy-driven' startup

Charlie, the Chief Synergy Officer

A once-promising artist who now peddles overpriced smoothies and 'synergy consulting' to the highest bidder.

An artist who sold out for a chance to work in a cubicle, where they spend their days staring at a spreadsheet and wondering what happened to their muse

David, the Data Analyst of Disillusioned Dreams

A former artist who traded their creativity for a 9-to-5 and a 401k, now spending their days crunching numbers and wondering where it all went wrong.

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