While painting and selling artwork is a common path for artists, there are numerous other career options within the art field that do not involve direct painting and selling. Here are a few examples:

Set/Production Design: Artists can work in the entertainment industry, designing sets, costumes, and props for theater productions, films, television shows, or events.

Art Direction/Design: Artists with a flair for design can work as art directors or designers in advertising agencies, publishing houses, or design studios, creating visual concepts, graphics, and layouts.

Art Technology: With the rise of digital art and new media, artists can explore careers in areas such as digital art, 3D modeling, animation, virtual reality, augmented reality, or video game design.

Art Education: Many artists become art teachers or instructors, working in schools, colleges, community centers, or private studios to educate and inspire others in various art forms.

Art Journalism/Criticism: Art journalists and critics write articles, reviews, and analysis about art, artists, exhibitions, and trends for newspapers, magazines, websites, or blogs.

and so many more…