"An artist salary varies on a lot of different circumstances. If you have ever heard the term ""starving artist"" then it comes from the fact that most artists who do paintings, drawings, sculptures, etc. based on their own visions and who sell them privately very rarely make enough money to even survive on. Some artists can make a lot of money if they commission work, or are promised pay before
. even starting a piece. Art supplies are expensive though, so most of the money they make will go back into their art.Other types of artists work in animation, illustration, graphic design, and several other fields. These types of artists might be employees for a company or work on ongoing projects. Animators or cartoonists typically make between $33,000 and $61,000 per year. To get this type of job you will need to have extensive training, and a bachelor's degree is often preferred. If you are successful you can make more than $100,000 per year."
