Would I need a business license to start a personal website advertising myself as an artist for hire?

[admiral Ferret]

I'm a few months away from graduating from an Art Institute. I've use a few free websites to publish my work and advertise (facebook, blogspot, behance, youtube and deviant art), but I would like to have my own, personal paid-for website to use on my business cards.

It would promote "Admiral Ferret Studios" which is a personal creation, it would only have my portfolio work, my resume and information, but I wonder if I need some kind of business license to create it that way. I wouldn't consider it a business, more as an artist for hire page, but it may be looked at differently lawfully. Any information could be helpful, please leave a source if you would. Thanks in advance!