Why have you not reported the abuse to the police or social services? You could get a public defender or whatever they're called to take him to court for it and get paid enough to live on your own?

holy shit your parents are terrible. nothing wrong with asking your adult kids for rent money if they still live at home but this seems reallly excessive.

you could contact police or whatever groups of people that deal with this stuff, and if he physically abuses you that might be wise.

also maybe try not do art for money, but spend your time learning trades at wherever. community college or something? i dont know whats possible around your area. but during this recession art really isnt what you wanna be doing,/

I still recommend at least talking to a lawyer, they can always do something about cases like these.

I really don't have anything productive to say but that I wish you the best of luck. I know what it is like to be raised by incompetent parents (although they mostly emotionally abused me). If their rent is too high then try to find a place with a lower rent. When you move out, don't tell them you are. If work is the main consideration then consider moving to somewhere with a job boom. Legal action is too costly unless you have legal aid. If you are going into college, your first priority is to take advantage of all the financial aid programs that you can get.

oh my god I'm so sorry... I wish there was some way that I could help you... If I lived closer I would have you come live with me... no questions asked but I'm in NY...

I really hope that things get better for you. The suggestions that other people have are good, hopefully you are able to find someone to help you

I cannot give you any advice on the best way to get a job or a place to live since I'm not from the US and I don't know the systems over there, but it sounds to me like you need to get out of there asap! This abusive situation sounds like a living hell on earth. You don't deserve to live like this. You need to get out of there before it damages you even further, emotionally and physically.

I don't know if you have anything like this in America, but where I live you can take certain courses (also courses for masseuse like you mentioned or healthcare, beauty specialist,...). They will learn you a new profession during these courses and you get payed for it too. If you could find a place where you could pay the rent for this salary such a thing might just work.

If your dad ever abuses you again, go to the police, show them the bruises, or take pictures of the bruises. Any sort of evidence you can gather would be good.

I really wish you all the best and I hope that you can get out of there soon and find a nice job.