{"id":1954,"date":"2023-02-06T06:22:01","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T06:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookanartist.co\/blog\/?p=1954"},"modified":"2023-05-16T15:17:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T05:17:17","slug":"do-i-need-a-degree-to-be-a-freelance-artist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookanartist.co\/blog\/do-i-need-a-degree-to-be-a-freelance-artist\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I need a degree to be a freelance artist?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Do I need a degree to be a freelance artist?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I need a degree to be a freelance artist? Short answer &#8211; not really. You don\u2019t need a degree from an art university to be a freelance artist nor to pursue your creative dreams. Many successful freelance artists have developed their skills overtime and through other means such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookanartist.co\/hire\/workshops\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workshops<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, online tutorials and apprenticeships. A strong portfolio of work is sometimes considered to be more important than a formal education. Great artists such as Keith Haring, Banksy, Yayoi Kasuma and Vincent Van Gogh never attended university to study art. They became notable through apprenticeships, community notoriety and self-education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, having an arts degree or a related field can help you develop your skills and knowledge, as well as provide you with a network of contacts and resources. Some clients may also prefer to work with artists who have formal training or education, specifically large commercial brands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some popular art degrees include studying in areas such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookanartist.co\/discover\/canvas-painters\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">painting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookanartist.co\/discover\/illustrators\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">illustration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <a href=\"https:\/\/bookanartist.co\/hire\/portrait-artists\">portrait art<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bookanartist.co\/hire\/sketch-artists\">sketch art<\/a>, graphic design, animation, photography and digital art.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1997\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1997\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-1997\" src=\"https:\/\/bookanartist.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-06-at-9.44.48-am.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"319\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/MamWbmmaylY?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\">Ari He via Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What do I need to become a freelance artist?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University isn\u2019t for you &#8211; or isn\u2019t for you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">right now<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; so what does it take to become a freelance artist? Running your own business involves balancing the creation of your art with the business side of things, such as marketing, networking, and managing finances. Growing both your business and art skills is a crucial part of finding success as a freelance artist. Some helpful hints to beginning your freelance artist career include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Create a business plan, register your business and organize your finances.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Develop a clear plan, including your goals, who you\u2019re marketing to, pricing and marketing strategies. The fun part is picking your business name!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Build a website or strengthen your online presence. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a world where everybody is on all the time, it\u2019s important to get your name out there! Create a professional website and post regularly on social media to promote your business and art.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Develop your skills and build a portfolio.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Whether you have a formal education or not, it\u2019s important to continue to develop your skills and knowledge as an artist. Create both a hard copy and digital version of your best work (use photographs fo larger works, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/bookanartist.co\/hire\/graffiti-artists\">murals<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bookanartist.co\/hire\/canvas-painters\">paintings<\/a>). Your portfolio should act as your resume to help book you jobs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Establish your brand and network.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create a consistent and professional image for yourself as an artist that flows across your portfolio, website and social media. A consistent look will make networking easier as people will come to recognise you and your work. Attend art shows and exhibitions, join professional organisations and participate in online art communities for artists.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be prepared for rejection. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand that rejection is part of the process, and don\u2019t take it personally. Keep creating, discussing, negotiating and be prepared to justify your prices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stepping into the big wide world of art will be daunting, but there are plenty of avenues to explore. There is no entirely right or wrong way to go about becoming an artist. Much like any freelance career it is about trial and error.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1998\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1998\" style=\"width: 504px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1998\" src=\"https:\/\/bookanartist.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-06-at-9.48.27-am.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"504\" height=\"335\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1998\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/29EeUdHs1I4?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\">Jonathan Borba via Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Can you do art commissions under 18?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is possible for people under the age of 18 to commision and sell their art, but there are some legal and financial considerations to keep in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legally, there is no specific age at which a person can begin selling their art. However, if you are under 18, a parent or guardian will likely need to sign any legal documents related to the sale, such as contracts. Additionally, if you are selling your work through a website or online marketplace (Etsy, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookanartist.co\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book An Artist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Upwork) you will need to ensure that you are in compliance with the site&#8217;s terms of service. Each marketplace is different.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Australia, Singapore, Canada and the United Kingdom minors under the age of 18 are not legally able to enter contracts of conduct business in the same way as an adult. However, a parent or legal guardian may act as an intermediary and sign any legal agreements on behalf of the minor. In the United States, minors are able to sign contracts but these contracts may not hold up in court. For more information please refer to the following links: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alrc.gov.au\/publication\/seen-and-heard-priority-for-children-in-the-legal-process-alrc-report-84\/11-children-as-consumers\/introduction-74\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australia\u2019s Children as Consumers Law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1987\/13\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minors Contracts Act 1987 (United Kingdom)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nolo.com\/legal-encyclopedia\/lack-capacity-to-contract-32647.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal Advice from the United States<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corporateservices.com\/singapore\/contract-law-of-singapore\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore Contract Law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the financial aspect of commissioning art under 18, minors are usually unable to open a bank account or enter into financial agreements without permission from a parent. Local laws may also prevent minors from earning over a certain amount of money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If becoming a freelance artist is the career path of interest there are plenty of things to take into consideration. Thankfully, being a minor doesn\u2019t need to be a roadblock on your journey to becoming a freelance artist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s always best to seek professional advice as each country, state and county have varying laws surrounding working under 18.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1999\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1999\" style=\"width: 483px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1999 \" src=\"https:\/\/bookanartist.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-06-at-9.49.50-am.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"483\" height=\"316\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1999\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/UFGqtAkaYmo?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\">Gabriella Clare Marino via Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>How do you sell art commissions?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After setting up your business and your business plan, selling your art involves finding the best ways to promote yourself and make sales. Many artists choose to build their brand via social media &#8211; particularly Instagram. There are plenty of perks to commissioning your work through Instagram and it is considered to be one of the easiest platforms to use. The downside being the high risk nature of dealing with transactions through Instagram. There is no support and a chance of payments becoming complicated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketplaces such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookanartist.co\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book An Artist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Etsy and Upwork for freelance artists have built a suite of tools that make it easy to manage the promotion and business management of selling or commissioning.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 For example, Book An Artist offers the opportunity to get discovered quicker, manage your business with ease and have creative control over the jobs you choose. It can take time to build a following on Instagram, while a marketplace has the resources and expertise to bring in a wider audience of interested customers seeking art. In addition, Book An Artist has developed tools and services catered specifically for booking art commissions. We\u2019ve made the process simple and easy to follow for both artists and customers looking for custom artwork.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookanartist.co\/artist-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out some more benefits for artists using a marketplace to commission art!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2000\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2000\" style=\"width: 439px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2000\" src=\"https:\/\/bookanartist.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-06-at-9.57.51-am.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"439\" height=\"288\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2000\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/cw-cj_nFa14?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\">Antenna CW CJ via Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Do I need a degree to be a freelance artist? What would be the purpose of getting a degree?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all that information you\u2019re probably wondering what the purpose of getting a degree even is?! Whilst further education isn\u2019t for everyone it&#8217;s not to be completely dismissed. Many great artists haven\u2019t attended university, but many have. Jeff Koons, Tracey Emin, Chuck Close and Damien Hirst &#8211; to name a few.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of getting a degree is to gain a formal education and specialised knowledge in a specific field or subject area. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>More than 63% of freelance artists hold a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree and 7% have a Master\u2019s Degree<\/strong> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldoffreelancers.com\/how-to-become-a-freelance-artist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[World of Freelancers, 2020]<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A degree program typically includes the coursework, as well as lectures and hands-on learning experiences. The benefits of attending university could include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Career advancement and improved earning potential.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many jobs require a degree as a minimum qualification. In order to get jobs and furthermore, scale the corporate ladder &#8211; usually a degree is expected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Specialised knowledge and skills. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s straight forward, but attending university to learn will obviously have you leaving with more information than you went in with. Being a professional in your niche can help you land job opportunities and resolve issues faster.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Networking.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A degree will provide students the opportunities to interact with peers, professors, and professionals in their field.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I need a degree to be a freelance artist? Artists may or may not choose to attend university &#8211; it\u2019s important to take time to research and select a program that suits your interests. There are many wonderful universities across the globe that provide varying courses. Curious what the best art schools in the world are? <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/bookanartist.co\/blog\/top-10-best-art-universities-in-the-world\">Top 10 Best Art Universities in the World<\/a> list and learn more about getting an art degree.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2002\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2002\" style=\"width: 479px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2002\" src=\"https:\/\/bookanartist.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-06-at-10.06.48-am.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"479\" height=\"314\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2002\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/jzKwFj7-y4M?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\">Yang Li via Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do I need a degree to be a freelance artist? 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