> There reason you don't hear about these transitions too often is because it's virtually impossible to have a "career" solely in the arts. My little sister ha

> There reason you don't hear about these transitions too often is because it's virtually impossible to have a "career" solely in the arts. My little sister has a fine arts degree and has worked as an artist. She's had lots of write-ups in local and regional papers, and has sold at least one piece for about $10,000. She describes being an artist like this: "No one wants to pay you for your work."