I’m always on the lookout for inspirational stories involving talented individuals who are working to pursue careers as artists. This morning I came across this article in the Rockford Register Star about a young girl who is working towards her dream of becoming a cartoonist, and though I would share it with all of you.
Amanda [...]
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In the News: Turning an Artistic Hobby into a Career
Featured Artist Albert Barcilon
Albert Barcilon is a retired professor who is currently spending his time painting and teaching private art lessons and workshops. He has studios in both Florida and Colorado. His work can be viewed on his website. www.albertbarcilon.com
How did you become interested in art and painting?
My father was an architect. He taught me many things about [...]
Discover Your Inner Artist
Guest blogger Jerry Fresia studied in the studio of William J. Schultz for many years and was taught a method of painting that can be traced back, from student to teacher, to Monet. He received his PhD in political science from the University of Massachusetts. In San Francisco, where he lived for fourteen years, he [...]
Get Your Art Education Online
Online Education in Visual Arts
Online education programs offer convenience and flexibility to the students who need it. An online degree is an excellent option, especially for adult students, who simply cannot drop their entire lives to attend a college or university full-time. For students with families and full-time jobs, studying from home can be the [...]
Featured Artist: Jeff Comeau, Art Director
Jeff Comeau is the Art Director and Principle of IntuitDesign. He feels that he was “born to do art” and has since gained 22 years of experience in the field of graphic design.
Jeff attended the Portland School of Art in Portland, Maine. It was here that he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree [...]
Using Your Creativity to Find Success in Your Career
Guest blogger Jerry Fresia studied in the studio of William J. Schultz for many years and was taught a method of painting that can be traced back, from student to teacher, to Monet. He received his PhD in political science from the University of Massachusetts. In San Francisco, where he lived for fourteen years, he [...]
Art School Scholarships
Scholarships can help you pay for your art school education. A scholarship is essentially a gift of free money awarded to you in recognition of an ability, talent, or quality that the scholarship sponsor deemed worthy of reward. Scholarships are awarded by various schools, national organizations, private organizations, alumni and other sponsors.
Art scholarships are often [...]
Choosing an Art School- Important Questions to Ask Yourself
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You time in art school is valuable, and often expensive, so finding a school that will best prepare you to reach your career goals is of utmost importance. However, choosing the right art school can be a difficult process, especially when there are so many different options for you to consider.
In my next few posts, [...]
Careers in Music: Do You Have What it Takes?
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How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice. This may be a joke, but it couldn’t be farther from the truth. For a career in music, one must train and practice extensively, usually starting from a young age and continuing as long as the musician shall play.
Full-time work for a musician can [...]
Why go to Art School?
Very few artists are born with the skills they need to start a successful career in art. Even the most famous artists have spent many years learning from others, exploring different styles, playing with different mediums, and perfecting their techniques. You may already have the creativity and the eye for design, but do you know [...]