What are some of the biggest lessons you've learned as an artist?

You are ready to make your passion your full-time job after working a day job in an office, bar, coffee shop, or completely unrelated field. You've spent your evenings and weekends for years painting, sculpting, and dreaming late into the night. You know you're capable. You know that you have the vision. You have the motivation. You are aware that there will be long hours and that it will be difficult at first. You understand that this is all part of the process. You've read business books, saved money for your studio, and devised a strategy.

But you've never done anything like this before and have no idea what to expect. It is, after all, a leap of faith. An interviewer might ask an art teacher, "What are some of the most important lessons you've learned as an artist?" to get a sense of the teacher's experience and expertise. It is critical to understand what lessons an art teacher has learned because it can help determine how well they can teach students.

Answer as an example: "Some of the most important lessons I've learned as an artist include never giving up on your dreams, never stopping learning and growing as an artist, and never being afraid to experiment." These lessons helped shape me into the artist I am today, and I am constantly striving to improve my abilities."