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Taza
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Gonzales, Louisiana
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How can I get a art job without having a college degree and work at home?
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Ellen Rosenthal
Retired Art Teacher
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Woodbridge, Virginia
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Hi Taza
So you want an art job that you can do from your home, without a degree. Not sure of what "art job" you are thinking of, but there are some choices for how to sell your artwork from your home. (If you want to get an art job like graphic design, then you really need to start working with a company, and eventually you could go "freelance", where you do work from home for various companies. To become a successful freelancer, you need experience and a customer base to use your services; this is usually not for people just starting out).
Below is some info on selling artwork from your home.
Do you want to sell your fine artwork; paintings, drawings, and so forth to galleries or art collectors? There are quite a few "online' galleries where you could display your artwork. Check them out; just Google "online art galleries". Most galleries will charge a percentage of the price you put on your artwork, anywhere from 40-60 percent, so read the fine print.
You could also sell your artwork directly online from a platform like ETSY, which has thousands of artists and craftspeople, and on which many find success. Google Etsy.com Etsy charges a small fee to list your item, and they will take a small fee when something sells. Etsy is really a great place to get started selling artwork online, because they have a lot of beginner tutorials and are ready to help sellers. There are also other online direct platforms, so check them out too.
You could also create your own website and sell your artwork directly from there. You will have to pay to keep the website online, depending on the service you choose.
The big thing with all of the above choices is getting exposure for your artwork. Thousands of artists want to do the same thing, so there will be lots of competition. Be sure you work hard on your artwork and present it a way that people can really see and appreciate your artwork.
I'm not sure why you don't have or don't want to get a degree in art, but one of the reasons to go an art school or major in art at a college or university is to get the training and experience to build up a portfolio. So, even if you don't want to, or are unable to get a degree in art, think about taking some art classes in your area, such as at local colleges, or junior colleges, or community art centers.
Best wishes!
So you want an art job that you can do from your home, without a degree. Not sure of what "art job" you are thinking of, but there are some choices for how to sell your artwork from your home. (If you want to get an art job like graphic design, then you really need to start working with a company, and eventually you could go "freelance", where you do work from home for various companies. To become a successful freelancer, you need experience and a customer base to use your services; this is usually not for people just starting out).
Below is some info on selling artwork from your home.
Do you want to sell your fine artwork; paintings, drawings, and so forth to galleries or art collectors? There are quite a few "online' galleries where you could display your artwork. Check them out; just Google "online art galleries". Most galleries will charge a percentage of the price you put on your artwork, anywhere from 40-60 percent, so read the fine print.
You could also sell your artwork directly online from a platform like ETSY, which has thousands of artists and craftspeople, and on which many find success. Google Etsy.com Etsy charges a small fee to list your item, and they will take a small fee when something sells. Etsy is really a great place to get started selling artwork online, because they have a lot of beginner tutorials and are ready to help sellers. There are also other online direct platforms, so check them out too.
You could also create your own website and sell your artwork directly from there. You will have to pay to keep the website online, depending on the service you choose.
The big thing with all of the above choices is getting exposure for your artwork. Thousands of artists want to do the same thing, so there will be lots of competition. Be sure you work hard on your artwork and present it a way that people can really see and appreciate your artwork.
I'm not sure why you don't have or don't want to get a degree in art, but one of the reasons to go an art school or major in art at a college or university is to get the training and experience to build up a portfolio. So, even if you don't want to, or are unable to get a degree in art, think about taking some art classes in your area, such as at local colleges, or junior colleges, or community art centers.
Best wishes!
Jessie C
Concept artist / visual development artist
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Jessie’s Answer
A lot of art jobs are remote so that shouldn't be an issue. There's definitely no reason to get an degree for industries like animation it's all a matter of art skill and connections. I think if you're starting out though even if you don't want to get a degree you're going to have to get your skills up to that level a different way like online classes, learning from Youtube, or tutorials that your favorite artists put out. As long as you feel that you are diligent enough with it you can definitely get there.
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Reiner Acuña
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Reiner’s Answer
Keep learning and develop your own portfolio step by step. You can use some online platforms to create an entire public designer profile like Deviantart. Best wishes!
Thanks for the advice.
Taza
Becky Haluska
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Austin, Texas
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Becky’s Answer
- Establish a daily routine for making art.
- Explore and discover art festivals and fairs. Learn what's required for setting up a booth.
- Create social media profiles to spread the word about your art. Think about sharing online blogs, videos, and more.
- Design a website to display your artwork and inform visitors where they can buy it.
- Develop a pricing strategy for your creations.
- Get informed about shipping and include it in your cost analysis if needed.
- Don't hesitate to work multiple jobs at first, as long as you dedicate time to your art.
- Think about expanding your art education in various ways to master new and exciting techniques.
Wishing you the best!
- Explore and discover art festivals and fairs. Learn what's required for setting up a booth.
- Create social media profiles to spread the word about your art. Think about sharing online blogs, videos, and more.
- Design a website to display your artwork and inform visitors where they can buy it.
- Develop a pricing strategy for your creations.
- Get informed about shipping and include it in your cost analysis if needed.
- Don't hesitate to work multiple jobs at first, as long as you dedicate time to your art.
- Think about expanding your art education in various ways to master new and exciting techniques.
Wishing you the best!
I'm excited to put your great advice to good use!
Taza
Krati Thakur
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Krati’s Answer
Continuously explore accessible resources for learning.
Focus on improving your abilities.
Dedicate time each day to acquire new knowledge.
Focus on improving your abilities.
Dedicate time each day to acquire new knowledge.