A Collection of Resources You’ll use to Become an Artist
Included in this post is a collection of hand-picked articles and resources related to a career as an artist, but first, a few brief points to consider.
If you’re interested in becoming a professional artist, have a look at the resources available in this post that will give you an overview of what’s involved.
As with any career choice, you must research what’s needed to get your degree. It would be a big waste of time to pay thousands of dollars and spend years going to a school for a career you would not be happy in.
Another important issue to consider for a career as an artist is, do you have the talent? A career in art is one of those careers, like singing, acting, modeling, etc, that require talent to some level to find success.
Resources
Have a look at the resources below that will guide you in finding out more about this career choice.
How to Become an Artist
How to Become an Artist | Career Roadmap
12 Steps To Become A Successful Artist | JobMonkey.com
How to Become a Professional Artist and Get Paid to Do What You Love — JESSICA SERRAN
7 Steps To Becoming A Full-time Artist
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life of a Contemporary Artist – WorldStrides
My Typical Day As A Professional Artist Painting For A Living
Average Day in the Life of an Artist ! — Nel Whatmore
Pros and Cons
The Pros And Cons of Being An Art Major
CareerVillage | What are the pros and cons
Character Traits
7 Characteristics of Successful Artists
Top 10 Qualities of a Great Performing Artist | PerformingArtsSchools.com
5 Character Traits of Successful Artists
Skills
The 12 Most Essential Skills Every Fine Artist Must Have | Drawing Academy
5 Fundamental Skills Every Artist Should Master
Top Skills Needed for Careers in Art and Design
Schools and Certification
Should I Get An Arts Degree? – The Abundant Artist
Do you need a degree in art to be an artist? – Lachri Fine Art
A New Degree for the Business-Savvy Artist
Art Degrees | Top Universities
Associations
Publications
List of art magazines – Wikipedia
Blogs
25 Best Art Blogs to Jump Start Your Creativity and Get You Inspired
Top 10 Art Blogs to Follow | Art Business News
Top 100 Art Blogs, Websites & Newsletters To Follow in 2018 | Artist Blogs
Famous Artists
Most Famous Artists – List of Famous Artist Names and Their Work
20 of the World’s Most Famous Art Pieces – History Lists
100 Famous Artists And Their Studios | Bored Panda
TV Shows and Movies
11 Art-Related Movies and Shows to Watch on Netflix Instant
Top 70 Movies about Painters/Artists – IMDb
Job Opportunities
The Latest About Artists
News
Amazon
Social
9 Amazing Artists to Follow on Twitter
101 artsy Twitter accounts you should follow – Artists Network