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How much does art pay ?
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Karan’s Answer
It depends, there are lots of fields in art like my self i am a 3D character artist.and it pays really well . But if you are into 2D(sketching) then you can also get paid in good amount. But you'll get paid good as a illustater or 2D artist. Let me know if you got any questions
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Beverly’s Answer
Hi Palmer,
This is a broad question and I hope my answer is helpful.
First, what type of art are you interested in studying? Are you planning to enroll at a traditional college or university, or are you planning to go to an art school exclusively?
There is a saying in Latin, "Ars Gratia Artis," which is loosely translated as, "art for the sake of art." This means art is an expression created for beauty and meaning rather than for the amount of money a piece will bring in.
But, artists need to make a living like any other profession. If there is a direction you wish to pursue using art as a career in addition to self-expression, then see my points below.
Best wishes in your pursuit of an art career that will inspire you and support you.
Explore different art careers online
Visit galleries, art exhibits and online art shows. Go to open studios to speak directly with the artists.
Speak with your teachers about art and the various directions you could study
Contact colleges and art schools for interviews, portfolio days and to learn more about their programs of study
This is a broad question and I hope my answer is helpful.
First, what type of art are you interested in studying? Are you planning to enroll at a traditional college or university, or are you planning to go to an art school exclusively?
There is a saying in Latin, "Ars Gratia Artis," which is loosely translated as, "art for the sake of art." This means art is an expression created for beauty and meaning rather than for the amount of money a piece will bring in.
But, artists need to make a living like any other profession. If there is a direction you wish to pursue using art as a career in addition to self-expression, then see my points below.
Best wishes in your pursuit of an art career that will inspire you and support you.
Beverly recommends the following next steps:
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Éverton’s Answer
Hey Palmer! It seems you might be off to a rocky start, as in this field, we generally aim for more than just financial gain. Sure, money is essential, and it would be insincere to deny its importance, but it isn't the top priority. To truly excel in art, you need to be brimming with inspiration and innovative ideas. These don't just appear because you want them to; they come when you're passionate. It might sound poetic, but that's just the nature of this career. So, consider this and good luck!
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Wyatt’s Answer
Hey Palmer,
Here's my own personal answer: I've worked as an Animator for about 20 years. In my present job, I make $30 an hour and work remotely from home for a company in California; I'm essentially a long-term freelancer at present. My last position was at EA in Austin, TX where I worked mainly on the mobile game, "The Simpsons: Tapped Out" and was making about $90K per year after working there for about 5 years. With the exception of that EA job, I would say that the term "Starving Artist" has been somewhat accurate for me. I've struggled to make ends meet for the majority of my career. It's never been quite so bad that we have literally ever been starving, but we have had to be pretty tight with our budget most of the time and I've had to work jobs outside of my career field from time to time.
As Karan said above, there are a lot of artistic fields, and my personal experience is just one among millions. Above all, I hope you will find something that you enjoy doing to pursue as a career!
Here's my own personal answer: I've worked as an Animator for about 20 years. In my present job, I make $30 an hour and work remotely from home for a company in California; I'm essentially a long-term freelancer at present. My last position was at EA in Austin, TX where I worked mainly on the mobile game, "The Simpsons: Tapped Out" and was making about $90K per year after working there for about 5 years. With the exception of that EA job, I would say that the term "Starving Artist" has been somewhat accurate for me. I've struggled to make ends meet for the majority of my career. It's never been quite so bad that we have literally ever been starving, but we have had to be pretty tight with our budget most of the time and I've had to work jobs outside of my career field from time to time.
As Karan said above, there are a lot of artistic fields, and my personal experience is just one among millions. Above all, I hope you will find something that you enjoy doing to pursue as a career!