SO, YOU WANT TO BE AN ARTIST The Business of Being a Professional Artist

SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARTIST? … The business of being an artist and working with galleries Alan K. Avery, owner Alan Avery Art Company Thank you to Charles Mitchell at Think Free Films for the video and editing! Art School: Is it worth it? o You can learn artistic rules on the Internet, by job shadowing or joining an artist co-op. o You have to learn composition, perspective, anatomy, and color theory to become a successful artist. o You have to learn the rules in order to break them. Assessment of your talent: Why do you create your artwork? o Photorealism is a technique and anyone can learn a technique. o Great artwork is when you can bring incredible ideas and creativity together with incredible technique. o Have reasons and inspiration behind your artwork. Finding a Gallery o There is a gallery for every artist. o Networking is the most valuable tool you have as an artist. o Be out in the artistic community and be seen