Having a career in art is based on strong inner feelings that tell a person what it is he or she wants to be, regardless of one's age. By becoming familiar with the lives of artists and what has inspired them, with knowledge of their working processes, teachers can better plan activities for the students in their care. This article takes a look at the lives of a few of the now-famous-artists and offers suggestions for teachers in motivating all students regardless of whether they show special aptitudes in art.