Start Your Art Career

Turn your dream into reality by changing the vague idea of "be an artist" into solid, achieveable goals. First you'll need some fundamental art skills - if you are a raw beginner, you'll need to start off with some basic drawing lessons before you can build your portfolio. You can still take steps towards building an art career - such as identifying potential employers or galleries, or choosing competitions to aim for - even while you are learning. Begin with this basic Ten-Point Plan to Start Your Art Career and adapt it to suit yourself.
You might also enjoy Six Steps to Accomplish Your Goals by About.com's Human Resources guide, Susan M. Heathfield.