Hi everyone,
I’m an artist, and I’m still learning, but I wanted to know what is involved in being a “professional” artist/game artist? I’m pretty good with art, but I’m looking into a career as an artist, and I’d like some ideas and tips. Can some professional artists here tell me what’s necessary in your opinion? Also, can you give me some tips on how you work, and how your workflow is, etc?
FYI: I’m doing mostly stuff like concept art, or traditional painting and drawing and also some 3d stuff with Blender.
If you want to see some of my work, I’ll have to see what i can give you, because the stuff I have been doing recently(concept art) is kind of secret(until the game it is for is announced), and the stuff I did before that doesn’t look too good.
Thanks! 
Just make sure to get inspiration and get the basics down like figure drawing and perspective.
I personally started looking at other artists websites and portfolios to learn the trade. Like this one
http://www.poopinmymouth.com/3d/3d.htm, and scouring the internet for resources and tutorials.
There’s alot more work than just drawing, modeling, then game engine as I found out. It’s a strict discipline of counting polygons, retopology, uv mapping and so much more…
news
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/165645/creating_a_winning_game_industry_.php
Have a look at these…
As for workflow I use Zbrush for sculpting, 3dcoat for retopology,uv maps,poly painting and blender to animate…there’s many ways to skin a cat you just need to find your way, and no I’m not a professional artist :).
Setting a price on your work.
Watch Feng Zhu’s tutorials. This guy is phenomenal. He does concept art for games and movies. If you can afford it, go to his school of design
Tutorials
http://www.fengzhudesign.com/tutorials.htm
FZD School of Design
http://www.fzdschool.com/ ← make sure to check out the gallery
Thanks for the responses, i will look into that! 
Also check out polycount.com forums, lot’s of pros there setting a high standard. They’re currently running a weekly themed jam to keep the skills developing. Great wikis too.
Thanks! I cant wait to check that out tomorrow