AFR: From high finance to photography: the art of giving up your day job
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AFR: From high finance to photography: the art of giving up your day job
Article by Bo Seo
Professionals dreaming of throwing it all away and pursuing their passions may find it helpful to observe lessons from those who have already taken the plunge. NAS alume Justine Roche and Nina Walton chat to The Australian Financial Review about their practice and committing to three years of full-time study at National Art School.
Image: Justine Roche presenting her photographic tintype self-portrait
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