3 Things to Consider When Thinking About a Career in Art

So, you’re considering a career in art, by yourself and for yourself. Congratulations! Even if you’ve only thought of it in passing, you probably realized how big of a leap that is. The thought of leaving the reliability of a steady paycheck and relying only on yourself for income is HUGE! It’s understandably nerve wracking.

Thinking about a self-employed career in art isn’t to be taken lightly. There’s a lot to take into consideration besides just artwork. (Photo Credit: 123RF.com Image ID: 52080556 Copyright: sifotography)

Assuming you’re not a trust fund kid or have a significant other who can support you and your creative endeavors, this is something that will require you to hit the ground running. Perhaps you’ve even begun saving for basic costs of living to see yourself through the first few months of getting your business off the ground. Maybe you’ve even been creating artwork for the launch of your business. Without a doubt, those things are important.

While there are probably dozens of things to consider, here are three big ones…

1.It’s going to be HARD WORK. You’ll not only be consistently creating works of art, but you’ll also be in charge of marketing (this is primary after creating and seemingly nonstop if you want to make any money), shipping (this better be timely if you want to keep your customers happy), and for some video(recording/editing/live stream).