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Fifty years ago, artists were often imagined to be poverty-stricken, radical thinkers who lived in bohemian disarray. Parents were extremely reluctant to allow their so sons or daughters to take up artistic careers. Art as a hobby was acceptable, but never as a career. Today, creative visual artists are respected professionals. Career artists help shape the look and design of the world, provide entertainment, and enrich our lives while making a comfortable, exciting living. To …

…found that the meaning of art goes far beyond any technique or style, and that for each individual, art is a reflection of his or her own unique identity. I am only now beginning to realize how much more there is to art than I had ever previously imagined. I now realize that I will need a lot more education if I am to become successful in this very challenging and important career. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**