Can a artist be a sports fan?

College Majors Visual Arts and Film Majors
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<p>Hello,
I’m thinking of majoring in graphic design at my school. I have always loved art and have combined my two passions (sports/art) by doing paintings of stadiums, murals, etc. </p>

<p>Today- someone stopped me in the student union saying artists aren’t sports fans. I know there is a stereotype out there but there has to be at least a few artists that are sports fans, right? Do you know anyone? I guess I’m concerned about fitting in and if people will think of me as odd?</p>

<p>And by artists I mean it could be a painter, dancer, drama, graphic designer, etc.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Of course they can. Anyone can be a fan of whatever they like. Artists typically do not allow themselves to be pigeonholed.</p>

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<p>i am! i draw the celtics more than anything else honestly haha
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don’t worry, i’m sure there’s lots of people like us (:</p>

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<p>My S wants to study graphic design or illustration but also plays ice hockey and played football for a while.</p>

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<p>I can see why someone snooty might say something like that, but it is not true.
here is a very successful artist done tons of sports theme.
[LeRoy</a> Neiman - Sports](<a href=“http://www.leroyneiman.com/categories.asp?cat=6]LeRoy”>http://www.leroyneiman.com/categories.asp?cat=6)
It is not the style I like or do it myself, but hey, he did it and made pile of money to donate chunk to his alma mater, SAIC.
Where I am there are many hidden Yankees fans and/or figure skating watchers artists around. They are only waiting for someone to share their passion.</p>

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<p>anyone can be an artist. Whoever said that is simply narrow-minded. Don’t let that bother you.</p>

<p>Frankly, as an artist, I don’t want to fit in.</p>

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<p>Thank you all for the comments. Everyone is unique in their own way…I need to remember that :-)</p>

<p>Thanks again</p>