Artists before us have challenged the very notion of what art is, and social media platforms have made creating and sharing easier than ever before. But how do you move past the occasional doodle or Instagram photo and into the real deal? Lucky for us, revered art critic Jerry Saltz has put together rules on Vulture for anyone who wants to be an artist, or just live more artistically.
In addition to being nice, generous, and open with others—and taking care of your teeth—here are the essential lessons from an industry professional that can turn you from an extreme beginner to one of the greats.