However, you can take up art as a flexible career option these days. The demand for commercial art is on the rise.

Whether it is a lounge of a five star hotel or a massive picture perfect movie set, artists who can paint the desired imagination are much sought after. Whether you are a self-taught artist or a trained one, with a commercial arts or fine arts degree, here are a few guidelines that will help you to begin a freelancing career.

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A Fine Hobby

You may have won all the art competition during school and college but could never get a proper art degree. However, if you have a knack for painting and still paint for pleasure, you can pursue this hobby and make a profit out of it.

But, if you want to improve your skills and get your basics right, you can take a diploma course in Fine Arts or Commercial Art. These courses usually vary from one to two years.

Here are some of the institutes and universities around the country, where you can get your diplomas:

• Fine Arts  College of Art (Chandigarh)
• Government College of Arts and Crafts (Chennai)
• Calcutta School of Art (Kolkata)
• JJ School of Arts (Mumbai)
• Faculty of Fine Arts, M S University (Baroda)
• Faculty of Fine Arts, Benaras Hindu University (Benaras)
• College of Arts and Crafts (Lucknow)
• Vishwa Bharti, Shantiniketan (West Bengal)
• Aligarh Muslim University (Aligarh)
• Delhi School of Art (New Delhi)

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To Start Off

Here are a few things you need keep in mind before you begin. Have clear idea as to whether you want to get into commercial art or fine art.

Commercial Art

Commercial art involves painting on demand.

For example, if you are making a paintings for a five star restaurant, you need to abide by the particular theme the restaurant is looking for.

Fine Art

Fine art gives you the freedom to paint whatever you want to. You can then exhibit it in the galleries for people to appreciate and buy.

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