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aubrey
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Troy, Alabama
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what do i need to do to get into a art career?
i am 13 years old in 7th grade and im interested in art.
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Ellen Rosenthal
Retired Art Teacher
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Ellen’s Answer
Hi Aubrey!
Great question! There are lots of careers in art, from fine artists and photographers who sell their artwork in galleries; to graphic designers who design websites, books, logos, advertisements, magazines, store signs, food packaging; to fashion designers who design our clothes and uniforms; to interior designers who design the insides of houses and businesses; to industrial designers who design objects such as cellphones and shampoo bottles and more; to artists who teach in all levels of education. I think you get the idea; art is all around us, and most people don't think about it!
At your stage as a young artist, to get into art I highly recommend that you make art. Be sure to take art in school, including computer graphics classes. Do your best in all the lessons and projects, even the ones you think you won't like. Challenge yourself to learn new art skills. If your school has an art club, join that. Volunteer to make posters for clubs or events in your school. Ask your art teacher or guidance counselor if they know of any volunteer opportunities where you could use your art. If you can take art classes during the summer, do that. The point is to get as many different art experiences as you can. This will help you figure out what you really like about art, what you are best at, and maybe what kind of a career path in art you would like to follow.
However, like most young artists, your artistic interests will probably change as you get older, so don't worry about nailing down an art career path just yet. The thing is to enjoy making art, to enjoy expressing yourself through your art, to explore new ways and approaches to making art, and to see how your art can impact your home, school and community. Best wishes!
Great question! There are lots of careers in art, from fine artists and photographers who sell their artwork in galleries; to graphic designers who design websites, books, logos, advertisements, magazines, store signs, food packaging; to fashion designers who design our clothes and uniforms; to interior designers who design the insides of houses and businesses; to industrial designers who design objects such as cellphones and shampoo bottles and more; to artists who teach in all levels of education. I think you get the idea; art is all around us, and most people don't think about it!
At your stage as a young artist, to get into art I highly recommend that you make art. Be sure to take art in school, including computer graphics classes. Do your best in all the lessons and projects, even the ones you think you won't like. Challenge yourself to learn new art skills. If your school has an art club, join that. Volunteer to make posters for clubs or events in your school. Ask your art teacher or guidance counselor if they know of any volunteer opportunities where you could use your art. If you can take art classes during the summer, do that. The point is to get as many different art experiences as you can. This will help you figure out what you really like about art, what you are best at, and maybe what kind of a career path in art you would like to follow.
However, like most young artists, your artistic interests will probably change as you get older, so don't worry about nailing down an art career path just yet. The thing is to enjoy making art, to enjoy expressing yourself through your art, to explore new ways and approaches to making art, and to see how your art can impact your home, school and community. Best wishes!
Srinivasan R
Advisory Solution Architect
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Srinivasan’s Answer
Hi, First of all Congratulations for choosing Art. Anyone can become doctor, engineer or any other professional but only people with natural talent will hace interest in Art and they can become Artist. Here are my advice,
1) First identify your interest in Art.. Which form of art ( Music, Dance, Painting, acting etc)
2) Identify a teacher or guide to help you. Start practing the art you choose regularly
3) set a goal to achieve for short term and long term and with the help of your guide/teacher evaluate your achievements.
Hope this helps.
1) First identify your interest in Art.. Which form of art ( Music, Dance, Painting, acting etc)
2) Identify a teacher or guide to help you. Start practing the art you choose regularly
3) set a goal to achieve for short term and long term and with the help of your guide/teacher evaluate your achievements.
Hope this helps.
Hira Sadiq
Graphic designer and Content writer,Copy writer nd blogger
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Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan
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Hira’s Answer
Step 1: Establish a Routine to Practice Your Skills:
Much like any other career path, learning how to become a better artist takes time and requires a lot of practice. The difference between amateur and professional creatives is often the time spent on their craft. “Professionals realize that when their craft is something they take seriously, when they adhere to a strict schedule, and they work with discipline, inspiration tends to strike more often,” adds in YouTuber Thomas Frank. “You almost prime your mind for it.”
Ideally, make time every day to hone your skills—even if it’s not for a specific project. “You don’t have to have all the willpower in the world, you just need enough willpower to start and do five minutes. The first choice, the first move that you’d make can lead into a whole spiral, whole waterfall of other good, productive choices,” says Skillshare instructor Brooke Glaser.
Step 2: Choose Your Niche:
Regardless of what type of career artists choose to pursue, most artists will choose a niche, which allows them to become proficient in one medium and build a reputation and client base around it.
“I have personally tried almost every medium out there and only by physically trying them did I find out what was my favorite to use,” says Skillshare instructor and ink and watercolor artist Yasmina Creates. “I recommend you try to do the same. It can get pricey to try all of them, but just try cheap supplies or even maybe borrow some from a friend.”
Here’s a few examples of artistic specialties that you can pursue:
Painting (in oil, acrylic, gouache, or watercolor)
Sculpting
Calligraphy or hand lettering
Graphic design or illustration Printmaking
Animation
Drawing
Photography
Mixed media art
Textile art
Step 3: Get Advice from Professionals:
If you’re an amateur artist, it’s helpful to develop your skills by working with other professional, more established artists. Mentorship from professional artists can help you improve, as they’ll give you constructive criticism and even insightful art tips. In fact, many artists get started in their industry as interns, assistants, or apprentices.
So, build your network of fellow artists. You can find them online through social media networks like Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, or through a specialized platform like DeviantArt.
Not sure what to say to spark a relationship with a more established artist? Don’t overthink it and start with your common ground: your craft. “If you are passionate about your art, then you will have no problem carrying on and maintaining a conversation,” says artist and Skillshare instructor Sonya Paz.
Step 4: Explore Your Style:
There isn’t one answer to the “how to become a good artist” question, especially since there are countless different types of artistic styles and techniques that you can explore.
“You don’t have to ask anybody’s permission to do anything,” says Skillshare instructor Debbie Millman. “So, open up the shackles, free your spirit, and try to create something as if no one will ever put any parameters on what you’re doing.”
Exploring your style also means defining what purpose you want your art to serve. Art can make people laugh, cry, or confront a difficult truth—and those are just a few examples.
“I think if you have something extremely important that you want to say, put it out into the world, put it on the web,” says Skillshare instructor Nikkolas Smith. “Remember, nobody can approach this topic the way that you can from your unique perspective.”
Step 5: Create Your Portfolio:
If you want to become a better artist, you need to be comfortable sharing your work with the world—especially if you want to try to land commissions, freelance gigs, or even a full-time job.
An artistic portfolio is a curated gallery featuring your best work and it’s an excellent marketing tool, as it allows potential clients, prospective bosses, and future customers to discover what you’re all about.
It’s easy to set up a basic portfolio website—there are many visually driven website templates that are created specifically for artists and photographers.
Step 6: Market Yourself and Your Work:
As an artist, an online presence can help you earn clients, sell work, and promote your art to grow your reputation.
Start developing your social media presence by posting on image-driven networks like Instagram or Pinterest. You can even create behind-the-scenes posts or time lapse videos showing how you created your art. If you want to go beyond the screen and social networks, you can also display your work at craft shows, galleries, or art competitions.
“Another thing you can do is start a blog on your site related to art,” says Yasmina Creates. “Just write about whatever you’re passionate about. It can be about your creative process, reviews for supplies, or you can even make tutorials.”
Much like any other career path, learning how to become a better artist takes time and requires a lot of practice. The difference between amateur and professional creatives is often the time spent on their craft. “Professionals realize that when their craft is something they take seriously, when they adhere to a strict schedule, and they work with discipline, inspiration tends to strike more often,” adds in YouTuber Thomas Frank. “You almost prime your mind for it.”
Ideally, make time every day to hone your skills—even if it’s not for a specific project. “You don’t have to have all the willpower in the world, you just need enough willpower to start and do five minutes. The first choice, the first move that you’d make can lead into a whole spiral, whole waterfall of other good, productive choices,” says Skillshare instructor Brooke Glaser.
Step 2: Choose Your Niche:
Regardless of what type of career artists choose to pursue, most artists will choose a niche, which allows them to become proficient in one medium and build a reputation and client base around it.
“I have personally tried almost every medium out there and only by physically trying them did I find out what was my favorite to use,” says Skillshare instructor and ink and watercolor artist Yasmina Creates. “I recommend you try to do the same. It can get pricey to try all of them, but just try cheap supplies or even maybe borrow some from a friend.”
Here’s a few examples of artistic specialties that you can pursue:
Painting (in oil, acrylic, gouache, or watercolor)
Sculpting
Calligraphy or hand lettering
Graphic design or illustration Printmaking
Animation
Drawing
Photography
Mixed media art
Textile art
Step 3: Get Advice from Professionals:
If you’re an amateur artist, it’s helpful to develop your skills by working with other professional, more established artists. Mentorship from professional artists can help you improve, as they’ll give you constructive criticism and even insightful art tips. In fact, many artists get started in their industry as interns, assistants, or apprentices.
So, build your network of fellow artists. You can find them online through social media networks like Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, or through a specialized platform like DeviantArt.
Not sure what to say to spark a relationship with a more established artist? Don’t overthink it and start with your common ground: your craft. “If you are passionate about your art, then you will have no problem carrying on and maintaining a conversation,” says artist and Skillshare instructor Sonya Paz.
Step 4: Explore Your Style:
There isn’t one answer to the “how to become a good artist” question, especially since there are countless different types of artistic styles and techniques that you can explore.
“You don’t have to ask anybody’s permission to do anything,” says Skillshare instructor Debbie Millman. “So, open up the shackles, free your spirit, and try to create something as if no one will ever put any parameters on what you’re doing.”
Exploring your style also means defining what purpose you want your art to serve. Art can make people laugh, cry, or confront a difficult truth—and those are just a few examples.
“I think if you have something extremely important that you want to say, put it out into the world, put it on the web,” says Skillshare instructor Nikkolas Smith. “Remember, nobody can approach this topic the way that you can from your unique perspective.”
Step 5: Create Your Portfolio:
If you want to become a better artist, you need to be comfortable sharing your work with the world—especially if you want to try to land commissions, freelance gigs, or even a full-time job.
An artistic portfolio is a curated gallery featuring your best work and it’s an excellent marketing tool, as it allows potential clients, prospective bosses, and future customers to discover what you’re all about.
It’s easy to set up a basic portfolio website—there are many visually driven website templates that are created specifically for artists and photographers.
Step 6: Market Yourself and Your Work:
As an artist, an online presence can help you earn clients, sell work, and promote your art to grow your reputation.
Start developing your social media presence by posting on image-driven networks like Instagram or Pinterest. You can even create behind-the-scenes posts or time lapse videos showing how you created your art. If you want to go beyond the screen and social networks, you can also display your work at craft shows, galleries, or art competitions.
“Another thing you can do is start a blog on your site related to art,” says Yasmina Creates. “Just write about whatever you’re passionate about. It can be about your creative process, reviews for supplies, or you can even make tutorials.”
Hira Sadiq
Graphic designer and Content writer,Copy writer nd blogger
5
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Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan
Updated
Hira’s Answer
To pursue an art career at 13 years old:
1) Practice regularly and experiment with different art mediums.
2) Learn about art history and take art classes.
3) Join art communities and attend exhibitions.
4) Create a portfolio and build an online presence.
5) Consider further education in art for the future.
1) Practice regularly and experiment with different art mediums.
2) Learn about art history and take art classes.
3) Join art communities and attend exhibitions.
4) Create a portfolio and build an online presence.
5) Consider further education in art for the future.
Isabel Christopher
Graphic Design
4
Answers
Clarkston, Michigan
Updated
Isabel’s Answer
Dive into the fun world of art! Start by exploring various types of art - a quick Google search will give you a goof group of options. Look for the style that sparks joy in your heart and makes you excited to create.
Once you've found your favorite style, don't hesitate to connect with art teachers in your school or community. They're there to guide you, so feel free to ask them anything you're curious about - how things work, what it takes to create in the style you love, or any additional resources that could help you on your artistic journey.
Remember, the world of art is vast and filled with endless possibilities. Take your time to explore and research different opportunities. Most importantly, art is meant to be a joyful experience. So, have fun experimenting and playing around with different styles. You're bound to stumble upon something that truly captivates your interest!
Once you've found your favorite style, don't hesitate to connect with art teachers in your school or community. They're there to guide you, so feel free to ask them anything you're curious about - how things work, what it takes to create in the style you love, or any additional resources that could help you on your artistic journey.
Remember, the world of art is vast and filled with endless possibilities. Take your time to explore and research different opportunities. Most importantly, art is meant to be a joyful experience. So, have fun experimenting and playing around with different styles. You're bound to stumble upon something that truly captivates your interest!