Introduction
No one is born an artist. You have to work at it, and you have to make mistakes. But if you’re dedicated and willing to try new things, then I believe anyone can become a successful artist. When you commit a mistakes using concept boards you can easily go back and edit it.
Successful artists have high levels of self esteem, discipline and are confident in their ability.
In order to be a successful artist, you need to have high levels of self esteem, discipline and confidence in your ability.
Stop worrying about others’ opinions of your art.
- Stop worrying about others’ opinions of your art.
- It’s your art, not theirs. Your vision is what matters most.
- Find inspiration in what you want to say with your work, not in how other people react to it once it’s done or shown for the first time.
Persist in making even when you don’t feel like it.
The most important thing to remember is to keep at it. Even if you don’t feel like making art, do it anyway. Sometimes you’ll be tired or discouraged or just plain uninspired, but that’s why having a routine and sticking to it is so important! Don’t let yourself get too down on yourself when those times come around—you’re not alone in feeling this way sometimes! Remember: no one is perfect (especially not you), so don’t expect perfection from yourself. Just do the best you can, and try again tomorrow!
If you’re wondering how long it takes for someone who isn’t as good as Picasso or Monet would be considered an “artist”, then check out Section 1 of this series where we explain what being an artist really means (and why everyone can be one).
Share your work with the world.
The second most important thing is to share your work with the world. You need to make sure that people can find and see it. This will help you get more attention for your work and give people a chance to like what you do!
There are lots of different ways to share your art online, so take some time and find which method works best for you:
- Social media platforms like Instagram or Facebook can be great places to show off your latest creations or even ask questions about art in general. You may also want to start an account on Pinterest if you often post images of your paintings, drawings, sculptures and other creations there; this way they never get lost as they’re spread out across multiple platforms/websites/etc., which will help build up a following over time while giving fans access no matter where they are located (iPhone users could just access their feed via mobile devices).
Marketing yourself is part of being a successful artist.
Marketing yourself as an artist is important. If you are interested in selling your work, you must market yourself. There are many ways that you can do this. Social media is one way to share your art and get more people interested in it. Also, having a website where people can go to learn about you and see your work will help with marketing yourself too. You should also have a good portfolio for when someone may want to hire you or buy something from you but needs some help deciding which piece would be best for them, so having more than one option available makes sense as well; however, don’t overdo it! This isn’t meant to be an advertisement for every single painting in your collection (unless someone specifically requests that). Keep the focus on quality rather than quantity (if possible).
Think about what you want to say with your work.
So, you want to be an artist? Good for you! But before you begin, it’s important to think about what your goals are. Do you want to create art that speaks to a specific audience? Or do you want to leave behind a legacy of work that speaks for itself? Whatever it may be, take some time and reflect on what matters most to you in terms of your artistic career.
Get out of your own way and really finish paintings, then let go of them and make more. And paint what you love!
In order to be a successful artist, you need to get out of your own way and really finish paintings. Don’t worry about if it’s “good” or “bad”. Your friends and family can help with that but at the end of the day, you have to just let go and move on to painting another one!
I would also recommend painting what makes you happy. If that means doing abstract paintings or something more realistic – just do it! And paint as much as possible. It doesn’t matter how many people like or don’t like your work if YOU love what you create!
Remember all great art has been made by people just like you who had no idea what they were doing right up until the moment they did it.
Remember all great art has been made by people just like you who had no idea what they were doing right up until the moment they did it.
There’s something really magical about this fact—that you can be mediocre at something and then become better, even great, without ever having to be a genius or special in some way. It means that any person can create something amazing if they try hard enough and keep at it long enough. You don’t need to be an expert; you just need to put in enough time and effort for your skill level to increase over time as you practice what you do best (or learn new things).
Conclusion
The best way to be a successful artist is to just keep making art. You’ll make mistakes, sure, but you’ll also learn from them and become better as time goes on. If you’re stuck for ideas on what to paint next or how to market yourself as an artist, try looking at some of the tips above.