TO BE AN ARTIST

WHAT DO ARTISTS DO?

• Artists create 2-D images on paper or canvas
• They use tools to create them
• Most have another job
• 56 percent are self employed

WHAT TOOLS DO THEY USE?

• Most use paint
• Colored pencils
• Pastels
• Other...

COURSES/DEGREES

• Art, Drawing, Painting
• Art and Fine Arts: General
• Painting and Drawing
• Printmaking

SCHOOLING

• Most go to an art school
• Some are self-taught

OUTLOOK

• In Wisconsin, you will face competition

SALARY (WISCONSIN)

• Entry: $8.70 per hour
• Median: $19.40 per hour
• Experienced: $27.67 per hour

SALARY (NATIONAL)

• Entry: $9.33 per hour
• Median: $21.56
• Experienced: $44.73

COMPANIES HIRING IN WISCONSIN

• Isthmus Publishing Inc.
• Raven Software

WHY I WANT TO BE AN ARTIST

• I've been drawing since I could hold a pencil
• I love observing technics
• I love bringing my imagination to life
• I love making people happy with my art