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Artist Careers ideas
For some, art is a passion that leads them into a wonderful career. For most,
art is a hobby or pastime. For those who make art their career, they are some of
the most fulfilled people.
What Is An Artist?
An artist is any person who manipulates a medium. There are many types of
mediums, some of which are clay, paints, instruments and the human body. There
are many things that can be classified as art, however, the most noted when it
comes to art are those that produce images with color, shape and depth.
Artist (Painter): An artist who
paints uses mediums such as oils and acrylic. There are other different textures
that are often seen on paintings including paper and plaster. In general, there
is nothing really that you cannot use. Art, unlike many careers, deal with the
mind and its creative side.
Visual Artist: A visual artist can
also be called a graphic artist. These artist develop art with the use of
equipment such as a computer or camera.
Musician: A musician is a person
who plays an instrument. They experience music through sound, vibration and
beats.
Dancer: There are many forms of
dance but one thing remains consistent; they use their body to convey their art.
In that, most dancers are very physically fit and disciplined.
There are many more types of artists; however, these are a few of the most
common ones.
Schooling To Become An Artist
A person does not technically need any schooling to become an artist. There
have been some artists that have been labeled as “born that way”. For the
majority, however, they have the inspiration and the creative mind but do not
possess the skills or they need to refine them.
For the acquisition of skills in order to become a noted artist, there are
many art schools available. Some of these schools are listed below.
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Art Institute of California (Hollywood)
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Design Institute of San Diego
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Boston University
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International Academy of Design & Technology
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Miami International University of Art & Design
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Illinois Institute of Art
- Suffolk University - New England School of Art & Design (College of Arts and Sciences)
A very popular way of acquiring the necessary skills to become a recognized
artist is to study under an already established artist. The best way, at times,
is to learn firsthand from an artist that has lived the career you intend to
achieve.
Another important step to becoming an artist comes in the form of knowledge
about your art. Even if you are not getting “formal education”, you can
still learn about the cultural significance of art and how it relates to the way
we view things.
A person will also need to know about color, mixing, hues, shading, value,
depth and perception. These are all attributes that make a painting or graphic
design a work of art. It is first necessary to understand the art form before
you can manipulate it.
A career as an artist is liberal and allows a person to express themselves. A
career in such a field offers a person to truly do what they love while earning
a living.
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