How can I make a living as an artist?

.. I Can paint in oils,Acryllic, & so on,, but I'm not what you'd call fantastic. ... How can I make a living as an artist? How does one go about it? ... I have always worked in industries & never had the time to even try to find this out. ....

I've been rapping and writing songs for the last 10 years but I still have not found a way to make a living off of it. I cant make a living off doing shows because I have no name ...show more

The type of artist who paints/draws I mean. How can you sell your work and make a name for yourself? Is it even possible to make a living as an artist? Thanks, love Becca L.

I have other career choices in mind, but its really a broader question than me asking if I should be an artist.. I'm asking if anyone could really make it as an artist these days. alot of famous artists were poor their entire lives.. and of course were...

It's easy for people to say "you have to get out there and sell your work," but really how can an artist/painter make a living? I sell on eBay but everyone wants cheap ...show more

I am an art teacher now and live for the summers when I go to art shows and sell my work. I just can't support myself on the sale of my artwork alone, yet. I could really use ...show more

I was wondering, do artists usually have side jobs? Or do they get enough money from selling their work? Do you have to be a famous artist to make a living off of it?

How much money does the average storyboard artist make annually? I know most storyboard artists work on a contract basis with film directors and/or DP's on a per film basis, but is the work steady or should one not quit their daytime job?

I have paintings/pastels/drawings, (most approx. 8"x12" to 12"x18") that I think would make great copies, even in larger sizes, I think; (I also make individual greeting cards, and unique metal figurines.) ?Can anybody givee me some...