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How do artists make money? Many people who are not artists wonder about this, and many seasoned artists wonder the same thing! Of course artists know that to make money, you sell your work. But there may be other ways of making money that you may not be aware of. Here are the top 10 ways that artists make money. Each ...

Do you want to become an artist but don’t know where to begin? Here is a nine step guide to help you along the way. You will learn about the different paths to a career in the arts, how to choose a school, and how to get a job or a gallery show. This guide is meant for prospective, current, and ...

*1. Formal education is necessary.* Most people might think that art can be easily self-taught, and that any good hobbyist has a good shot at becoming a successful illustrator. The truth is, learning to draw and paint is one of the most challenging and frustrating tasks a person can take on, and having experienced instructors can ease and speed-up the process ...

Do you want to become a designer but don’t know where to begin? Here is a nine step guide to help you along the way. You will learn about the different paths to a career in the arts, how to choose a school, and how to get your dream job. This guide is meant for prospective, current, and second career designers. ...

Your portfolio is a valuable tool in your arsenal as an artist, and it is often the first opportunity you have to impress and influence those in charge of making the decisions and choices that affect you and your work. By developing and preparing a professional portfolio, every artist is taking a step towards ensuring her or his own success. [widget:9_steps_guide_art_benifits] ...

Here is the fun part! Find out about the various careers in the visual art field. With a major in Fine Art you can be a career artist or be well qualified for a creative job that needs your talent. What you can do with an art major? [widget:9_steps_guide_art_benifits] "Usually, *fine artists* specialize in one or two art forms, such as ...

You’ve got talent! You can draw something exactly how it looks on paper, or you can draw for hours from ideas in your head. You did well in art classes and maybe have even taken some extra extracurricular courses. You have great ideas about how to communicate something visually. You love art materials: paint, charcoal, pencils, etc. You feel great when ...