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ava
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why should peruse the fine arts career path?
I really like art and wanna put part of it into my future but I don't know whether I would make it my main job or not.
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Kim Matthews
Graphic Production Designer and Sculptor
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Hi Ava,
You don't have to solve that problem right now. You can practice your chosen art medium or media your whole life, regardless of whether you do it professionally. Most artists have more than one source of income, so if you find a career that complements your studio work, that's great. If you find a way to make artwork sales and commissions your primary source of income, that's even better.
Hope this takes some off the pressure. My only other advice to you would be to take your artwork as seriously as the work you support yourself with. The degree to which you're successful and satisfied is directly related to how much time and effort you put in. If you go to college, consider a double major.
Best wishes to you!
You don't have to solve that problem right now. You can practice your chosen art medium or media your whole life, regardless of whether you do it professionally. Most artists have more than one source of income, so if you find a career that complements your studio work, that's great. If you find a way to make artwork sales and commissions your primary source of income, that's even better.
Hope this takes some off the pressure. My only other advice to you would be to take your artwork as seriously as the work you support yourself with. The degree to which you're successful and satisfied is directly related to how much time and effort you put in. If you go to college, consider a double major.
Best wishes to you!
TRAVIS UPCHURCH
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That is a broad field. What specifically is it you want to do with it?