One of the dangers of the American artist is that he finds himself almost exclusively thrown in with persons more or less in the arts. He lives among them, eats among them, quarrels with them, marries them.

Summary

This quote highlights a potential limitation faced by American artists – their tendency to be only surrounded by others in the arts. It suggests that artists often live and interact with individuals from similar fields, limiting their exposure to different perspectives and experiences outside of their own industry. This may result in a lack of diverse influences and possibly hinder the artist's growth and creativity. Additionally, the quote suggests that artists tend to form tight-knit communities within which personal and professional lives often overlap, leading to interconnected relationships and conflicts.

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