Q. What is the career you are pursuing and why?

A. I am pursing a career as an Artist. I chose this path because I love doing art and it is something that I feel that I am good at. I have also had a lot of support from family and friends with this career path.

Q. What are the working conditions for this occupation?

A. This can vary a lot but, my personal goal, as an artist, is to work online digitally. I want to create an online graphic novel/s. I also want to create merchandise for my graphic novel. This will include things, such as, shirts, art prints, buttons, ect. I also want to take up art commissions on the side.

Q. What types of places does someone in this occupation work?

A. I want to mainly work from home but, I would also like to attend conventions where I can sell merchandise and advertise my graphic novel.

Q. What kind of training is required for this occupation, i.e., high school diploma, two year college, apprenticeship, bachelor’s degree, etc.?

A. Some level of education is mandatory for becoming a digital artist. As per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4 years of education in a relevant field is mandatory as far as pursing a career as a digital artist goes.

Q. How much does someone in this occupation earn? What is the range of salaries? Does someone in this occupation earn bonuses or commissions?

A. This varies but the average is around $59,000. I hope to make enough to support myself and my animals financially.

Q. What are some related occupations?

A. There is a big selection of paths to choose from when becoming an artist. Some of these include Animators, Comic Book Artists, Art Professors, etc.

Q. Can someone in this occupation advance on the job? Describe.

A. You can advance in learning more and bettering your work. You can also advance by expanding your audience and gaining more supporters.

Q. What is the labor market outlook for this occupation? In Texas? In this part of the United States? Other?

A. The outlook for this occupation is expected to grow at an average rate of 8%, as indicated by the BLS (www.bls.gov).

Q. Does this occupation require travel?

A. No, but traveling may help sell your product and gain more supporters.

Q. Typically, does this occupation provide any benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plan, flexible work schedules, vacations with pay, etc.?

A. Benefits that you have from this type of career are things such as, freedom of creativity, working on your own, flexible work hours and a huge client base.