How can I learn to be a great artist

United States
July 13, 2007 7:35pm CST
one of my hobbies is art, and i would like to get really good with it without having to go to school.
5 responses
• Sweden
16 Jul 07
The others have already given you good tips, so I'll just add two small things: have fun, and look for inspiration in many places.
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@raredog (743)
• Philippines
14 Jul 07
First install some graphic software on your pc. Photoshop and Illustrator are the best in the market today. Then search for free tutorials online, there are lots outthere, waiting to be explore. Experiment then.
• United States
14 Jul 07
thanks, raredog i will try that because i won't to become really good at it, because i really love art.
• United States
21 Jul 07
You do not need to go to school to be a great artist. It is in you, or it isn't. I am a renowned artist around the globe, and I started art at 2 years old. It is my passion. www.mgcreativearts.com is my website. I watercolor, and am a rare scissor cuttter, a lost art. I work with all mediums, and am self taught. So, if you love it, just keep practicing and experimenting. Good luck sugar.
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
14 Jul 07
You need to practice..watching others is also a good way to learn, but you will have to go to school eventually to become educated about certain techniques..good luck
• United States
14 Jul 07
thanks,for the advise i'm learning the techniques because i am taking some art lessons at home but, thats going so slow, i want to learn more and was hoping i didn't have to attend school as well. That's what i keep hearing lots of practice... i guest i'll start doing more of that.
@lubasa (28)
• Brazil
28 Aug 07
oh looking for book and friends to share tips and technics ans most import keep practcing if put ur efforts and feelings ur get better and better