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As owner of a small graphic design firm www.onewaycreations.com, I do everything from initial contact with clients, to actual design on computer of brochures, logos, ads, etc.I do the marketing and advertising for my own firm.People always ask me what is the hardest thing about art?TIME -- and the lack of it -- is one of the greatest stressors. I always hear the word "deadlines" and theres always a face to go with it. Deadlines have always been a motivator for me, The tighter the deadline the better my work is. Till this day it amazes me!I love flexibility whether its creating something new or taking something old and putting a little polish on it. I have had clients tell me in the past " I would have never thought it could look like that. I also like the challenge of every job being something different. Boredom is not something I encounter. I take pride in doing an outstanding job; many of my clients are repeat clients because they like my work.There are many Challenges of a Graphic DesignerNew avenues of design and publication (such as the web) means that we all need to keep learning new software, and new design arenas.If you don't commit to constant learning, don't enter this field. It's exciting and exhilarating but also demanding. Learning is a number one priority.My Advice for future Graphic Designer:Be reliable. Clients will find someone else in a real hurry if you don't meet deadlines, don't keep promises you can't make, etc.Be prepared to work long hours. Learn to enjoy learning new programs and software updates, because that will always be necessary.The more education, the better. Learn to communicate well. If you can't understand what your clients want, you won't be able to design what they need, even if you're a superb artist.