persistance, courage,crazyness, and espcially lots of thick skin, to take any critisism that comes at you. style can you develop if you stick to it,with out formal training. i did it.. also you need some serious organizing. and someone to help you market your work. the power of networking your friends and your family will be good for a start. and also some good common sense of who you are as anrtist and what your trying to put out. if you need more structure details you can email me at bornacelli@hotmail.com or visit bornacelliinternational.com

Talent,determination and public relationships skills.But everyone can be artists,I mean you can express yourself in an artistic way anytime.I consider myself an artist,I draw,dance,participate in a theatrical group,ok I do not make money of it, propably never will,but I enjoy it so much creativity and elegance make everyone happy.