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What are some tips for developing an art style and getting commissions?
I start college next fall and opened an Etsy store to make some money to help cover tuition (digital media major), but I want to work on opening commissions to help pay and develop a portfolio before I go. Also if you have any tips on getting your art seen I'd really appreciate it.
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In the creative industry, how did you overcome the confidence hurdle when you applied for your first gig? #Fall25
I'm an non-traditional student in my freshman year of school at Cleveland Institute of Art, and I'm preparing to major in Animation.
How can I get realistic experience as an entrepreneur without over exposing myself to the financial and legal risk of business.?
I am a 18 high school student with very little financial capital.
What are some good volunteering opportunities for a sophomore in high school related to the arts, communication, education, mental health, or anything similar? Online preferred.
Hello, I wanted to know if there's any volunteering I can do consistently/routinely that is meaningful and would stand out in college apps? Thank you!
Where can I find someone to interview about art as a high school student?
I need to interview at least four people about art for my English class’ “what if project.” I would like them to be professionals in the field of interest whether that be staff at a museum or professors of art history. However, I’ve emailed a lot of people and have gotten no responses after a...
How does one motivate themselves to stay focused on their business ?
I am in the 9th grade. I am interested in this topic because if I decide to start a business of my own, I would like to know how to stay motivated into developing my business.
How can i close my sales in a fashion business?
I'm interested in selling batik clothings
How do you handle art blocks in your way?
How do you handle art blocks in your way?
What type of Collage should i go to if i want to major in graphic arts?
I want to major in graphic arts but idk what to do
Is it better to major in Graphic Design or to independently learn it from online resources?
I want to learn graphic design and develop my skills, but is it worth going to university for it? I've seen a lot of videos about free online resources to learn it.
How can you get a job permit ?
How to become an entrepreneur so for business from home who would you do it if you’re not educated on it or have had anyone try to show it, and how do you get a job permit?
how long does it take to be good at making art?
i feel like ive started too late in learning a new skill. there are many artist who can make amazing drawing or animations that are 5 years younger than me i feel like i started to late. so how long will it take me to get better?
How do I become an entrepreneur?
How did you get your business up and running? What I mean is: who was there to help you start your business? How do I find why I want to start a business, like what was my inspiration? Or what's the hardest thing about being self-employed? How can I build clientele if I don't have any? What...
What is your most valuable soft skill?
Entrepreneurs, what is your most valuable soft skill?
When making a fashion design, where do you get your inspiration? I feel like when I design I have no ideas or inspiration.
I like designing dresses and graphic tees but I don’t know where to get inspiration from.
what is the best college in kentucky for graphic design majors?
what colleges in kentucky are best for people looking to major in graphic design? this is what i want to pursue in college and as a career and im looking for lots of opinions
How do you turn an in home bakery into a real bakery?
I am in 8th grade. I have recently started a cookie cake business, Bella's Custom Cookie Cakes. I am currently baking cakes in my house. In the future, I would like to have a bakery. What steps should I take to grow my business?
What I wanna do after high school ?
I’m currently in 7th grade going on to 8th and I’ve already got my future planned ahead of me I want to be a cosmetologist or a fashion designer I’m working on my self and my future!
I have hobby’s like doing hair and painting, singing ,I got to dance school and I’m working on that too!
How might i go about starting my own buisness and/or publishing books and sticking to one project if I'm neurodivergent?
My dream future is owning a live in bookstore that is kind of like a cat cafe except with added books and more animals and to become an author however i am nerodivergent and have an extremely hard time sticking with one project before moving on to another any tips on how to get out of this...
What are The Pros and cons of working for your own business ?
My Name is Fabrice and Im 18 Years old
How do I become an illustrator?
I am currently a high school student who is about to start a bachelor's in communications in the fall. I don't know if a communications degree is relevant to illustration and art, but I have always wondered about the possibilities of working in something creative like this. How could I become...
How to build an art portfolio?
What should be included? When will I need it?
What are the unspoken challenges of the journey of becoming a graphic designer?
Hey there, I am about to graduate next year, and I was just wondering what it takes to become a graphic designer. For example, is it possible to become a graphic designer with not going to school, or art school vs. regular school for receiving the education.
I'm homeschooled, where can I take fine art classes online at?
I want a courses that teaches me real technique and skills. There are no in person art classes in my small town. I want a good program to develop my portfolio and learn a larger variety of media.
Do I need a college degree to open a company?
Is it essential to have a degree in business management, or business administration to open a company.
How did you sponsor your art business?
I want to be an artists and just create whatever I want and sell it. Id like to know how to get started
What types of drawing designs are recommended to learn?
Since I am still learning, I would like to focus on what type of drawing style I should learn before deciding on what career I would like to choose.
How do I get started in graphic design?
I'm interested in posters and collages but I don't know much about graphic design.