Graphic design and printing career guide

I chose a job of fine art which includes Painters, sculptures, and illustrators. I chose this job because it is very hands on, and i enjoy doing hand's on and can learn very easy that way. The salary of a fine artist is $42,650. I will live in California. I do not have all the skills that are need they are as follows, English, Social Science, Natural Science, Art History, and Studio Art. The type of degree that is needed for a  fine artist is either a bachelors degree or a masters degree.