Art is one of the best parts of your life ? are you ready to make it your living? Whether you are an art student, an aspiring artist or a longtime hobbyist, Margaret Poet offers experienced
advice and empowerment for taking that next step. Chapter by chapter, she?ll help you map out a personalized route toward the creative life of your dreams. Get real-world advice on everything
from bidding on jobs and promoting yourself to filing taxes and getting health insurance. Worksheets help you refine your goals, price your work with confidence, write an artist?s statement and
more. Interviews with successful artists in a range of professions reveal how they ?made it,? complete with advice on how you can, too. In a world where artists are stereotyped as struggling
and starving, this upbeat, down-to-earth guide will help you shape your goals, identify opportunities and earn a productive, joyful living with your artwork. Embrace your passion and shape your
every day into a work of art!