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Becoming an Artist
I love to think creatively..and just be creative, in general. I write and draw mainly, but have never produced anything worth putting in a portfolio. I have always had a passion for the arts, but have put it off as something you'd do as a hobby.
Now that I think about it though, I want to take the next step to becoming an artist. I don't know what to do though. I haven't taken an art class in a very long time, I haven't been trained professionally, I'm a total amateur who doodles (really good stuff) and writes every now and then.
What to do?? Any recommendations on how to go about starting a career in the arts (specifically creative writing, or design?). And art schools? Anything would help, really. I feel really confused about it all.
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If you're still in high school, then a great decision for you would be to consider taking classes like art or journalism next year. You might even consider doing yearbook staff, which requires a LOT of creative work (I did it for two years). Just about any college or university has an art program, and there may be some better than others, depending on where you live or where you would like to go to school. You might visit collegeboard.com and see what's available. If you've got talent, you will do well. Graphic design is something you might want to consider. There's always a need for people to design stuff, and not just anybody can do it. My friend's dad is very creative- he works on movies for a living. He is also an accomplished artist and went to an art school. And he was involved in things like yearbook and art classes when he was in high school. To my knowledge, he didn't complete his degree but quit to open his own business and is now doing very well for himself. One of my friends who graduated recently is majoring in art and plans to do medical art (which sounds weird). That is basically like doing the illustrations in medical books- diagrams of the human body and things of that nature. So it's art, but it's a different approach to it. If you take art classes in high school, you'll be able to develop a portfolio, which you can then submit if you want to be an art major in college. And after that there are tons of opportunities for you. You've just got to find a college or university that would be best for your needs.
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