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Artist
Artists create visual and three-dimensional forms through
painting, drawing, printmaking, carving, sculpting,
photography, modelling, video and computers to communicate an
impression or idea.
Artists may concentrate on a specific area of work or may
use a combination of these techniques. They may specialise as
an:
Artist (Fine/Visual Arts) who may perform the
following tasks:
- conceives and develops ideas for paintings, drawings,
designs or installations
- chooses a subject and decides how to approach it
- selects a medium such as oils, watercolours, pencil,
pastels, acrylic or inks
- prepares grounds such as canvas, paper or board
- mixes or applies colours to the surface using
appropriate techniques and taking into account the
relationships of line, colour, design and form
- produces design work or illustrations for publications
- runs workshops and/or oversees community arts projects.
Cartoonist who may perform the following tasks:
- conceives and develops ideas for cartoons, using
illustrations and words (if appropriate)
- prepares rough or finished drawings
- submits designs to editors for approval
- prepares notes and instructions for finishing and layout
- supervises final layout and suggests improvements
- supervises photography of artwork.
Printmaker who may perform the following tasks:
- etches designs onto metal plates, using acid to produce
prints
- prepares the printmaking and ink surfaces, and transfers
the image to print material
- cuts designs into wood or lino, prepares the screens for
screen printing and executes the lithographs.
Sculptor who may perform the following tasks:
- conceives and develops a design for sculpture
- decides on the material and techniques to be used and
selects materials of suitable proportions, quality and
texture
- sketches designs or makes models of wax or plaster
- carves, models or assembles materials to the desired
form, using hand or power tools
- fires clay objects in kilns
- prepares moulds for casting sculptures in metal.
Artists work in studios. They may share rented space with
other artists. They may sell their work to or through art
galleries.
Required Skills - Artist
- artistic ability
- good hand-eye coordination
- creativity
- self-discipline
- promotional skills
- knowledge of business/management skills, if
self-employed
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