Career questions tagged artist
How did you figure what type of career to pursue?
I'm a junior interested in making music and art but I do not know how to take the first step into looking for a career.
What career/ job paths go along with what I’m good at and Passion about ?
I’m 20 I’ve always been into artistic and creative things. I’m naturally good at math and I can catch onto things pretty easily. I want to try new things but also want it to be things I can enjoy.
Artists what are your tips on how to do commissions of your work?
I'm currently a high school senior and I'm wondering more about how do to commissions properly(Ex:Doing pricing right,How to sent the work to the buyer Etc.) and some tips and tricks as well as your personal experiences with working on commissions since I would like to possibly do these someday in the future.
How can I go from being an art student to a steady, paid special effects makeup career in film or theater?
I am a college art student, and I focus on special effects makeup, horror looks, and creative character design. I want to understand the real steps people take right after school to turn this into consistent paid work, not just one‑off gigs. Any specific examples of paths you or people you know took would help a lot.
Will AI (Artificial Intelligence) replace artistic professions like medical and natural illustration Or do these particular occupations depend too much on human rendering and interpretation??
I am a High-school senior who is looking to go into the field of Medical illustration, motivated by a combined love of biology and the arts. But now more than ever I keep on hearing about AI removing job opportunities for artists. I believe that medical illustration, however, relies on a certain degree of human interpretation to be meaningful. So I was wondering whether that would add any protection to the career path? #Fall25
How can I continue to pursue both a career in Actuarial Sciences and general art Will I have to hold one over the other in importance or is it possible to juggle both interests of mine.?
I currently work as an actuary apprentice part time due to a program at my high school, and I find I do want to pursue this career path in my foreseeable future. But I worry that my own hobbies and interests will have to take a backseat as I spend my time studying for exams and college. Is there a way to healthily balance free time and actuarial preparation?
What are some things that I can start doing now that will make it easier to start a career after graduating college?
I'm a sophomore art major and just want some advice on things like new habits to do or anything like that that would help make the change from being a college student to working professionally easier and on what I should expect in trying to find an art based career.
What are the steps that I would have to take to pursue a successful career as an entrepreneur artist?
I am a high school senior and have been an artist for about 8 years. My dream is to become a professional artist, and I want to take the proper steps to succeed in my goal. I am willing to work hard and leave my comfort zone.
What habits separate the students who thrive from the students who just get by? #Fall25
I'm in art school, majoring in Technology, Art, & Design with an emphasis in graphic design. I'm wondering what habits and behaviors will set a student like me up for success VS. the ones that will simply just get me a passing grade.
What is the most difficult part of getting a job in the art field at this point and time? and what can I do to get it done efficiently?
What is the most difficult part of getting a job in the art field at this point and time? and what can I do to get it done efficiently? #Fall25
What is the best way for students to build their portfolio when applying for jobs and internships in the animation and illustration industry?#Fall25
Currently in my second year of college, pursuing my BFA degree in animation and illustration. I'm looking into an internship for the upcoming school year, and I'm not certain how to professionally organize my work when applying to internships.
What type of job that aligns with your degree in Studio Art do you have, and how did you get it?
I'm a high school senior planning on getting a BFA in either Studio Art or Sculpture and was wondering what sort of jobs people with BFAs usually get and how-also how much do you make. Is going to college worth it just to make connections and learn to get a job within the field, or is it basically useless?
How can I hone my crafts in both pastry and baking, alongside art during trade school, while balancing my business, entrepreneurship, and personal life?
I'm currently 17 years of age and tend to worry about not being able to balance the hobbies that bring me joy in life. For context, I plan to attend trade school to master my skills in pastry and baking for a certificate degree. Moreover, I want to be a home baker for a living. Specifically selling baked goods. With this knowledge, I ponder not having the time for art, which I want to avoid as much as possible. Hence, I want to sell my art in the future. However, I fear baking would overtake my artistic abilities as I'm currently sharpening my art skills. Thank you and have a blessed day! #Fall25
What are the steps to begin making my own art business and selling my artwork?
I dream to have my own art business where I can sell my art prints and stickers. I want to know what steps I should follow to make this happen?
What can I do to start having a strong art portfolio for art school before I transfer?
Hi! I am a student at community college who’s in a studio art major but has planned to go to art school, specifically art schools that are near me and are well-known for their animation programs like SVA, CalArts, and Moore College of Art and Design. However, I am stuck on how to make a portfolio that could help impress the admissions team of these schools and could showcase my work better. I was thinking of doing stuff that is not shown in sketchbooks much like pop-ups and flip-able pages like the ones in children’s books but I’m not so sure. Any advice or recommendations for a beginner?
What educational path should I take to do Textile Conservation What schools have programs for it??
What majors in college lead to a career in this field? How should I approach an educational path? What schools have good offering? Thanks!
As a highschool student about to graduate, how should i go about my career?
I am currently a student at coastal plains night school. I'm in 12th grade. I just applied to go to school for cosmetology. I'm a high b student. My interest are music , art, and photography. I've been doing art and music since elementary school. I'm self-taught with the ukulele. I started photography in 10th grade. I definitely want to do something with music that's my first option. I've also just started experimenting with cutting hair and might like t be a cosmetologist.
what's the best art school for people who have disorders?
im interested in anything art reladeed
Best college for arts?
I'm looking to animate a series one day, so I plan to learn voice acting, story writing, and animation (3D.) I'm mostly looking for quality in the college over price, but I just need help finding one that helps you in self-employment because I'm gonna need to put myself out there and work independently till I can hire people.
Types of creative jobs?
I wanted to be artist but I’ve been doubting my abilities and how I’d support myself when I’m older so I’ve decided that maybe a architect or interior designer would be better just because it still has creative aspects but I’m not so sure. Are there other creative jobs that I could look into?
whats the best way and how do i create a art portfolio within the next 4 years to get accepted in a uni?
Also, what can i put in my portfolio? can i do stuff like my blender creations even though its not 2d art related??
How do I find beginer work for becoming a concept-artist for video games, shows, and or movies?
Hello, I'm a collage student currently working on my Graphic Design degree. I was wondering how do I, a beginer, find work for becoming a concept-artist for video games, shows, and or movies? I feel stuck because I can't find anyone hiring.
whats the best microphone and recording stuff for creating voice over?
whats the best microphone and recording stuff for creating voice over for story time animations. my dudget is 250 aud
whats the best way and how do i create a art portfolion within the next 4 years to get accepted in a uni? Also, what can i put in my portfolio? can i do stuff like my blender creations even though its not 2d art related?
i don't have any experience in this and i need help fast if i want to get into art school