Becoming an artist

THE BEGINNING How do you become an artist when you’re just starting out? After making the choice to finally pursue your creative passions, you have to start taking action. Great. But which thing should you do first? In this article I’ll walk you through what’s most important in the beginning of your artistpreneur journey. 1:

If you've ever wanted to become an artist in residence, prepare to a) drool with envy b) take notes. Jessica's story is envy-inducing and inspiring!

If you have a passion for art and creativity, becoming an illustrator can be your chance to make a difference in the world. As an illustrator, you have the power to convey messages, ideas and emotions through your artwork. You can create illustrations that inspire people, raise awareness about important issues or simply bring joy to someone's day. Don't hesitate to pursue your dreams of becoming an artist and start creating illustrations that truly represent who you are and what you stand…

When I started website-building in the pre-blog era of 2005, I found an article titled "26 steps to $26k in One Year." Although by 2024 standards that advice would be terribly outdated, those 26 steps were my gameplan and helped me create several thriving websites and, eventually, Instagram art accounts. Although for the sake of

By Carrie Lewis in Art Business Advice > General Art Advice When most artists think about making money with their art, three things immediately come to mind: selling originals, doing commission work, and selling prints. Some artists might also think of teaching, or design jobs. But are those the only ways to make money as an artist? Absolutely not! In fact, we’ve put together a huge list of 77 ways you could turn your artistic skills into income. Not all of these […]

Is it bad to be a self-taught artist? Of course not! In fact, many successful artists such as Vincent van Gogh were self-taught. That’s why, in the self-taught artist vs trained artist debate, there are many advantages and disadvantages that each type of artist experiences. So, if you want to become the best, use these helpful artist tips to learn how to become a successful self-taught artist.

Learn how to become an artist without going to art school with our tried-and-tested tips and practice drills!

Why You Don’t Need to Go to Art School. Going to school seems like the obvious choice for any wannabe artist. But being an artist means coming up with new ways to express yourself. Read more.

By Carrie Lewis in Art Business Advice > General Art Advice I know, I know. You’re busy. You’re trying to create top-quality art, promote that art or your art business, work a full- or part-time job, and manage your personal life. Whose got time to draw from life? That’s what I used to think, anyway. Every minute of studio time was devoted to client work. There was no time for artistic exploration, let alone drawing from life. Besides, isn’t that all rather, […]

With more people now working from home than ever before, it’s a great time to pursue your dream Here’s a straight-up guide to becoming a successful freelance artist.