How to become an artist

Of course, in order to engage in activities of this kind, it is necessary to master the basics of drawing: composition, color theory, perspective and so on. First, draw 5 to 10 drawings on various topics. Ideas can be found on the Internet, magazines and books. It is also important to assess objectivelywork. Independently it will be rather difficult. It is also desirable that the evaluation is not given by friends and relatives who can praise you, afraid to offend. Therefore, you can put the work somewhere on the Internet.

To become an artist, you need master different drawing techniques. It is best to use one approach to creating drawings, because in the future, customers will expect something specific from you.

Illustrations can be done not only with a pencil. You can also use colored paper, ink, watercolor paint. In addition, for each modern illustrator artist, it is necessary to possess high-level computer programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Of course, no one forbids the use of mixed techniques and combine drawings on paper with computer processing. At the initial stage it is recommended to try yourself in all techniques to determine which one is really yours.

When creating pictures do not need to copy reality. To perform this task, there are cameras. All artists have the opportunity to simplify, detail and emphasize those or other details. Agree that it would be much more interesting to look at the work of the artist, who left on the canvas prints of his hands, rather than on the picture, which differs nothing from photography.

In order to become an artist, you must learn to perceive criticism. You will always receive comments about your work. When you are given negative comments, be grateful for them, because it is negative feedback that will make youstronger as a person, and also expand your views. In any case, you do not need to stop in your development. And you need to develop not only in terms of drawing. Study the world in which you live. Read books, learn facts from history, watch art and documentary films, study photography. In time, you will realize that absolutely everything in this world is interconnected.

More communicate with people. This applies not only to family and friends. Be sure to make new acquaintances. Communication itself causes us the most different emotions that can be used in creativity.

As for customer search, then for youyou will need to create a portfolio. It can be in both printed and electronic form. Portfolio is necessary so that potential clients and employers can determine for themselves your professional level. Today, there are a large number of job search sites with which you can search for customers. Besides, you can post your work on the blog or on a personal page in social networks. In this way, a large number of people will be able to learn about your activities.

Finally it is worthwhile to talk about personal qualities that you need to develop in yourself to become an artist. We are talking about perseverance, patience, the ability to concentrate and take criticism.

As for educational institutions in whichyou can master such a profession, then there are schools and universities of culture and arts, where there is a specialty "fine and decorative and applied arts".