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Thomas
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I’m An Artist Of Some What, And I Want To Know What Will It Take To Achieve That Goal, And If There Is Any Possible Feedback From Others #artist #illustrator #drawing #details
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Rebecca Gitomer
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Hey there!
As an artist myself I can tell you that a career in art will take passion and dedication. You will need to work hard to make art the focus of your career, but it is of course possible and you should believe in yourself to achieve this goal! What will make all of this easier is making art that has a purpose. For example, it's not enough to just paint a pretty flower on a painting - but what is the meaning of this painting? Why did you make it? What does it symbolize and represent? Art that has meaning is always more important and will be more successful. I encourage you to find not only what kind of art you like to make (whether drawing, painting, sculpting, animation, etc.), but also what do you want to have a voice about? Maybe it's to help the environment. Maybe it's politics. Maybe it's storytelling. If you can center your art around some kind of deeper purpose, I think that will be best! By the way, each artwork does not have to have the same purpose. Oftentimes great famous artists go through phases, where for a few years they're interested in let's say, the sun. The next few years it changes to the ocean. And so on.
Another step you can take to making art your career is practicing. You should be practicing your art as much as you possibly can. Draw after you finish homework, on the weekends, when you have holiday from school.
You may also want to see if any of your friends or classmates are interested in art and invite them to spend a day making art together. It is always great to have a buddy to encourage your work, provide feedback on what they like or don't like, and create together. Many of the greatest artists have a group of artsy friends that has the power create this environment for success.
Also! As an artist, in order to get really good - you must be okay with someone not liking your art. You must see this as a way to make your art better. It's called constructive criticism. Many times in art classes there will be a critique where everyone says what they think about each other's artwork. The point is to learn, grow, and embrace the flaws in your craft as an opportunity to get better.
I hope this is helpful and I am happy to keep the conversation going if you have more questions or want to talk things through.
Good luck and happy creating :)
Choose 1-2 art styles (drawing, painting, etc.) and practice them 3-4 times a week
Research 3 artists you admire and read their bios, view their artwork, and search for themes and meaning in their work
Think about what you want to say through your art and put a purpose behind your work!
As an artist myself I can tell you that a career in art will take passion and dedication. You will need to work hard to make art the focus of your career, but it is of course possible and you should believe in yourself to achieve this goal! What will make all of this easier is making art that has a purpose. For example, it's not enough to just paint a pretty flower on a painting - but what is the meaning of this painting? Why did you make it? What does it symbolize and represent? Art that has meaning is always more important and will be more successful. I encourage you to find not only what kind of art you like to make (whether drawing, painting, sculpting, animation, etc.), but also what do you want to have a voice about? Maybe it's to help the environment. Maybe it's politics. Maybe it's storytelling. If you can center your art around some kind of deeper purpose, I think that will be best! By the way, each artwork does not have to have the same purpose. Oftentimes great famous artists go through phases, where for a few years they're interested in let's say, the sun. The next few years it changes to the ocean. And so on.
Another step you can take to making art your career is practicing. You should be practicing your art as much as you possibly can. Draw after you finish homework, on the weekends, when you have holiday from school.
You may also want to see if any of your friends or classmates are interested in art and invite them to spend a day making art together. It is always great to have a buddy to encourage your work, provide feedback on what they like or don't like, and create together. Many of the greatest artists have a group of artsy friends that has the power create this environment for success.
Also! As an artist, in order to get really good - you must be okay with someone not liking your art. You must see this as a way to make your art better. It's called constructive criticism. Many times in art classes there will be a critique where everyone says what they think about each other's artwork. The point is to learn, grow, and embrace the flaws in your craft as an opportunity to get better.
I hope this is helpful and I am happy to keep the conversation going if you have more questions or want to talk things through.
Good luck and happy creating :)
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Stephen Megargee
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Hello,
That is a very broad question you ask, so I will give a broad answer that, in my experience, can frame any success in a creative field:
1. Make art everyday. Even if you only have fifteen minutes to make something. Make or work on whatever you can, for fifteen minutes.
2. Promote your art everyday. Promote in person, online, flyers/postcards in public businesses/places, etc.. Also, find people who love your work and will promote it.
3. Be prepared to say "Yes," everyday, and be prepared to deliver on your promise.
These would be a good start.
Good Luck,
Steve
That is a very broad question you ask, so I will give a broad answer that, in my experience, can frame any success in a creative field:
1. Make art everyday. Even if you only have fifteen minutes to make something. Make or work on whatever you can, for fifteen minutes.
2. Promote your art everyday. Promote in person, online, flyers/postcards in public businesses/places, etc.. Also, find people who love your work and will promote it.
3. Be prepared to say "Yes," everyday, and be prepared to deliver on your promise.
These would be a good start.
Good Luck,
Steve
Lance Robinson
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Lance’s Answer
Find a job that pays well per hour (bartending) or a salary job that where you can make a consistent paycheck (and benefits) working less than 40 hours a week. Spend your free time painting and use your job to pay for your bills and artistic hobby. Determine how you want to monetize your artistic talent, and then work towards this goal. Once you are able to cover your bills and are comfortable living completely off the money you make as an artist, then you can quit your job and be an artist full time.