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“Working a model liberated me from ever having to hold a day job. I transitioned from doing that to working full-time as an artist. If you're 19 and living cheap, being an artist model can sustain you. I dropped out of college at 21 and my illustration hadn't yet taken off. It is more than working in a store. It is a hard way to make a living but you earn more than in a similarly unskilled job.”

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Molly Crabapple
Molly Crabapple

Molly Crabapple is an American artist known for her illustrations, paintings, and writing. Her work often addresses social and political themes, frequently exploring issues of gender, power, and identity. Crabapple's artwork has been exhibited in numerous exhibitions and featured in various publications. more

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