What is Fauxtist?
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A fuaxtist is an indivdual who pretends to be a full fledged artist despite the fact that their creativity is more of a hobby, not an occupation. Close association to fauxhemians, bobos and yipsters.
Rogers Park in Chicago is a neighborhood with many fauxtists who work 9-5 jobs, but claim to friends and family that they are in fact artist. Rarely make any art.
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Donald Miller, in his book, Searching For God Knows What, uses this term to describe 'wish fulfillment.'
Clawing for eden, or..
