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How to start a career in Art?

What is the best way to start a career in Art? Being able to make out is one thing but getting artwork out there and to be noticed and recognized for any possible career possibilities. I am trying to be a official recognized artist and I'm working on trying to have my own unique style. I focus more on a cartoonish style and less realistic. Plus is it possible to make a living off of doing art.

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Linda’s Answer

O'Shea, you are an artist in this is your first and greatest test, How to present your art to the masses? You possess all of the power and tools you will ever need to make this possible, your creativity. You must open your creative energy to any and all avenues of public consumption and give them something unforgettable and they will come back for more. What ever your message is in your art be true to yourself most of all and stretch your creative rubber band and look around you and find places where you can place your art and message. Remember a blank canvas can be powerful if handled thoughtfully. I await your creative brilliance, show us. Put on your best shoes because this journey will require the tap dance of your life, you can do this !!!
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Andy’s Answer

Hi O'shea,


That's a pretty difficult question that you asked. Unfortunately there isn't just one "best" way to become a professional artist. The paths that artists have taken to get into the profession are as varied as art itself. One of the best ways is to go to school and get your degree in art. Most schools have career placement and/or internship opportunities to help students find work after they finish school. Be careful with some vocational or for-profit schools as they may not be as vested in your education and future employment as they are in your tuition money.


As someone who creates in a "cartoonish style and less realistic" are you looking into video games, comic books, animation? Each of those fields have a variety of ways to meet professionals and get your foot in the door. For example, my art director actually started by working in QA at a video game company and got to know the art team and showed them his work and eventually moved into the art department.


In a different path, I submitted my portfolio to a friend who showed it to the art director at a video game company. I got an interview and then landed the job.


Some people will work with student groups to create games or comics or whatever to reach a wider audience among their peers. Getting feedback from other artists on sites like deviantart.com or conceptart.org would be another way to get feedback and exposure.


Many comic book conventions have artist alleys where you can meet and get advice from professionals. Some conventions even have portfolio reviews by editors and recruiters from the major companies like DC and Marvel.


To answer your last question, it is definitely possible to make a living as an artist.

Andy recommends the following next steps:

Look into schools near you that offer art majors and have a good rate of getting their graduates employment
Figure out what industry you want to work in
Find some local conventions or places to meet and greet professional artists to get their feedback
Look into joining an online community to get helpful, constructive feedback on your work
Keep drawing/painting/illustrating!
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Marybeth’s Answer

Hello ! My best advise would be to just begin where you are. Specifically, if you are a student, then get in on the art shows that will showcase your work. If you have completed school or in a different place in life, don't quit your current job, but build out your art business in your spare time. Absolutely, network with other artists and start building a portfolio of your best work. Let people know that your work is up for sale (providing you are a painter). If you are more interested in commercial work (I did both), then the polished portfolio and a willingness to work as a Freelance artist is where to start. An artist can always benefit from an agent or publicist, depending again, on what type of work you do. Really it is about exposing your work to others. Good luck! you are in a great creative career! M
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