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Artists

Description

Artists create artistic works using appropriate techniques, materials and media; design artwork and illustrations; and restore damaged pieces of art.

Tasks

  • Conceives and develops ideas and ways of working for artistic composition

  • Selects appropriate materials, medium and method

  • Prepares sketches, scale drawings or colour schemes

  • Builds up composition into finished work by carving, sculpting, etching, painting, engraving, drawing, etc.

  • Approaches managers of galleries and exhibitions in order to get finished work displayed

  • Uses artistic skills to restore damaged artworks

  • Liaises with writers and publishers to produce book illustrations

  • Markets and sells finished work directly to customers

  • Produces works on commission basis for clients.

Educational Requirements

No specific academic qualifications are required although a variety of vocational qualifications, degrees and postgraduate courses are available. Entry can be based upon portfolio work.