Quick Question (Beginning of Semester): What are the most important skills an artist can have? Being an artist can requires skills. Although anyone can become an artist, it just takes practice! I believe that having creativity is one of the most important skills an artist can have. Being creative allows the artist to come up with ideas for projects, and allows the artist to explore deeper into the art world. Having creativity can also help make your project better, and make it more “you.” Creativity is something that you can develop, although you already have it in you, you just need to find it! Therefore it’s the most beneficial trait an artist can have.