I have done a couple of abstract paintings, I went colege for two years but I dont like the idea of going to university

go to a few art exhibitions and get talking to others that are interested in art they will give you pointers.also take some night classes

There is no "easy" way to accomplish anything worthwhile, especially something that takes years of dedicated training and practise. Those who are prepared to put in the time and effort, work, work, work, study, study, study, and practise, practise, practise, stand a good chance of some day being measurably successful. Those who do not, will not.

Just get drunk throw some paint at a canvas and then say it is abstract art.
it will be much easier if you have a posh accent and went to private school of course.
Alternatively if your dad is a lord or a rich dude you will do ok .

Hi,

you cannot become an artist by going to university. You can, though, learn a great deal about other people's art, and you can learn about the appreciation of such art.

To become an artist, however, you need more...firstly you need to do what you have started, i.e. paint your own pictures. Then you need to paint more until you are happy (ier) with them. A true artist will never be totally happy with a painting!

Though all the practice in the world will not make you an artist...what makes you an artist is the emotion you put into your work. It is entirely possible to have a successful career in art by producing paintings that are appreciated by others, but that alone doesn't make you an artist...you will become an artist when YOU appreciate what you have done.

As an example think of Vincent van Gogh, who is recognised widely as an artist...yet during his life he sold only one painting (and that was to his brother in law!) So commercial success does not mean you have become an artist, nor does not being commercial make you less of an artist.

Keep painting, keep enjoying your painting and you may become an artist...YOU will know when you have, it doesn't depend on others opinions.

University education does have value, but, as I said earlier, it will not make you (or anyone else) an artist.

Many of the great artists DID learn to paint at the feet of their tutors, but the artistry came from within themselves, not from their learnings. Sure, they could learn to use techniques which were in favour at the time, but nobody taught art to Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Titian et al...they developed their artistry from within (though, of course they learned painting skill from their tutors. The tutors could only recognise 'art' when their pupils showed it, they couldn't instill it.

Keep painting and good luck

BobSpain

You don't become an artist. It comes with the package, even if you don't like the idea.
It's the conformation of your brain that decides it. What 's commonly called "talent" or "inspiration" is a series of chemical reactions inside the brain.
Sounds too scientific? Nah.... it's just another synonym for those art attacks.

Dont make your bed and then sell the whole mess to the Tate. Tell them you are Tracey Emin.

you dont need a piece of paper from a univeristy to be an artist. if you paint and are proud of your work, then you are an artist. if u want to sell your paintings then write to galleries and markets where u can sell paintings. univeristy degrees are only really for art teaching

PAINT

Just keep doing it every day. Exhibit and get a good critic. Don't expect to be rich. Two paintings won't get you far.