In my post It’s rating men, I promised a description of all those “mankind”…

Rating 8 on Little Audrey’s “scale”: the Starving Artist!

A man who lives for his art. Whether he’s a painter, sculptor, danser, musician or poet… his art comes first, you second and any material comfort could potentially come way down the list.

Where to find him: Gallery openings (where he’s not necessarily showing), bars holding open mics (where he’s not necessarily playing/singing), book signings (where he’s not necessarily signing), art supplies stores (where he’s not necessarily buying anything). Being a starving artist addict myself, here’s where I found mine(s) along the way: dance studios, bars, through friends, on Craig’s list (no kidding).

How to spot him: Usually comes in one of 2 categories: the European wannabe (stylish look, dandy style) or the bad boy (scruffy look and tatooes). One common denominator, from my experience, the Starving Artist loves to wear hats.

How to seduce him: Here again, you can apply one of 2 strategies: either you impress him by your knowledge in his art and he will respect you, or you show a total ignorance in his area of expertise and he’ll want to teach you.

What’s the catch: Be prepared to pick-up the tab, more than once. If that’s a problem for you, stay away from the Starving Artist. Personally, I never really cared, which probably explains the long list above. Be also prepared to see very little of your guy, he will always have something in preparation (a book, an expo, a concert, a movie, a show…) that will be his priority.

Something a Starving Artist would say: “I cannot be available whenever you want me to; I’m an artist, I work when inspiration comes.”