they make about $40,000 a year
Purchase the necessary software. Most graphic artists work in the Adobe Creative Suite, which includes Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. Some designers also like to add other software to the arsenal in the form of animation software such as Maya and web design software such as Dreamweaver.
2.Enroll in an educational program.
3.Complete an internship. Most schools will have listings of local businesses and organizations offering internships to graduates.
4.Ask for an apprenticeship.
5Try your hand at online tutorials. If you are unable to attend school or do an apprenticeship, online tutorials can help you to at least learn the software tools of the trade.
The Graphic Artists Guild promotes and protects the economic interests of its members. It is committed to improving conditions for all creators of graphic art and raising standards for the entire industry. The Guild is a national union that embraces creators at all level of skill and expertise who produce graphic art intended for presentation as originals or reproduction. We are graphic designers, Web designers, digital artists, illustrators, cartoonists, animators, art directors, surface designers, and various combinations of these disciplines.
