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Question in the upcoming issue of Artists Magazine: "What would you say to someone who’s wondering whether to choose art as a career?"

My answer: If you’re meant to be an artist, nothing will stop you.* People tell you to work hard, but what does that mean? Art doesn’t even seem like work if you really love it. You’ll need to be determined, patient, resourceful, and flexible.

Keep in mind that no one is going to hand you a career. However, you might get handed an opportunity. If that happens, make the most of it. Commit totally to becoming the best artist you can be. Figure out how to do a lot of different things—framing, videography, graphic design, and photography, for example—so that you can do more than paint. If you work for a client as an illustrator, be sure to deliver on time and on budget, communicate clearly, and be pleasant to work with.
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*That line is a slightly easier-to-swallow version of a quote attributed to Howard Pyle: "If you're meant to be an artist, all Hell can't stop you. If you're not meant to be an artist, all Heaven can't help you."