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How to get into Commercial Art as a career?

What kind of career can I get with Art?

  • I enjoy painting and drawing but I heard that artists are always poor but my family thinks I should make a career out of it. Is it a waste of time to go to college for something that isnt popular in society?

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    I have done some research on this topic for personal reasons and I'd like to share what I've learned with you here. First, you are correct in saying most artists do not make it financially... hence the term "starving artists." However, some do make it because they have found ways to market their art... and that seems to be the key. Look at the artist for the Precious Moments figurines... his partnership with Hallmark is certainly a success... what a great way to market his art... in gift shops. Most artists work at their passion part-time and never leave their day job... they need insurance and a steady income... and it's difficult to raise a family without knowing whether you're going to be paid or not. Second, I don't believe it's a waste of time to go to college and get a degree in Art... you should go with that passion if it really drives you. There are careers in Art that can be had with that degree; a few examples would be Art Teacher, Art Museum Currator, Art Purchaser (some companies love to hire people with an eye for art as an investment... AG Edwards, Inc. is one company that does this), Graphic Artist, Commercial Artist, Art Auctioneer, and Art School Director. I would recommend though using what I have learned... you can major in Art, but how about a minor in Marketing? That would be a good combination if you have the artistic ability to produce your work; and if the talent is lacking, marketing is a skill that is easily transferable to any type of business. Third, you mention that your family thinks you should make a career out of it; you need to appreciate their opinions, but it is YOUR decision to make... it is your life, and you can't be influenced by others when it comes to following your passion.

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I always thought being an Occupational Therapist would be wonderful. I also think designing for commercial and textiles would be fun too.

alchemy

I think art is a great thing.I think you should do what you want as a career.You shouldn't care about what other people say,because sometimes they don't know what they're saying and sometimes they don't notice how much they're hurting someone's feelings.Besides,everyone doesn't know what wonderful things are coming in their future.

dream_fairy76

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xcutekawaiiangelx

you can be one of those skanks that puts on the body paint and tools around. thanks, glad i could help.

fiasco007

Well, you could go to college and study art as well as education and become an art teacher.

Joy M

i didn't even know art was hiring....is the pay good, is he a nice guy to work for?

curiously strong

hmmmnnn... In our moders society.. I say hmmnn.. YES!! Its all about computers nowadays.. Take up something about computers or business.

emac4lyf

You can become a professional artist or you can teach art to student.I know it isn't popular in America, but I know it's very prestigious in some parts of europe. If you can't make it in art choose another talent

Amber E

There ARE artists out there who make money with their work, but you have to be prepared to be very dedicated and yes, be poor for a while. If you explore art in a social-commentary context, rather than just in terms of aesthetics, there is no reason to believe you will not have it exhibited, especially if you are very good, but even if you aren't... and since getting good is not just a matter of talent, but very hard work, pursuing art is the way to being good, getting exhibited and making money... Even if you don't make a great deal of money as a "famous" artist, if you build skills in many areas (say drawing, pottery, photography and graphic arts for example) you will have many diverse skills which will make you employable, or enable you to be self employed. If nothing else, after pursuing art professionally, you can always become a teacher, which is nothing if not fulfilling. Em

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