How to Become an Artist

Becoming a professional artist and getting paid to do what you love is a process, just like it is a process to create art. And while there is no clear cut formula for an artist to go from novice to expert, there are certain steps that you need to take as you progress in your career. Explore our guides for help with these essential steps.

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A career in art is a developmental process, with many stages and milestones. For beginners, the first question usually is, where can I learn the skills to succeed? As artists progress in their careers, their next questions typically are, how do I sell my art, how do I find clients, and how do I best market my business? Here, we provide artists with answers to these questions, along with step-by-step guides about how to build the career of their dreams.