Job Description for Artist:
Simply put, an artist creates art to be exhibited, experienced and/or sold.
Education Needed to Be an Artist:
To be an artist, one can be entirely self-taught; one can apprentice under a master artist; or one can attend university or art school.
Equipment Required to Be an Artist:
An artist makes art out of anything or from nothing. Some artists make use of various materials such as welded steel, digital imagery, oil on canvas, drawings on paper, installations from found objects. The list of equipment is limited by imagination.
Career Advancement to Be an Artist:
Rejection is a big part of being an artist. So keep at it. Keep applying for grants and artist residencies. Keep contacting galleries to show your work. Keep making connections. Maximize your opportunities. And keep making art.
Noteworthy Artists:
The list of noteworthy artists is practically infinite. Every society and every time period has its own noteworthy artists. Leonardo da Vinci and Andy Warhol are two examples of famous artists. Make your own list.
