Artist
Artists create visual and three-dimensional forms through painting, drawing, printmaking, carving, sculpting, photography, modelling, film-making, music, acting, dancing, 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 work in studios and may share rented space with other artists.
Specialisations:
Cartoonist
A cartoonist conceives and develops ideas for cartoons, using illustrations and words. Cartoonists may also submit designs and rough drawings to editors for approval, prepare notes and instructions for finishing and layout, supervise a final layout and suggest improvements, and supervise photography of artwork.
Painter (Fine/Visual Arts)
A painter conceives and develops ideas for paintings, drawings, designs or installations. Painters select a medium such as oil, watercolour, pencil, pastel, acrylic or ink and prepare surfaces such as canvas, paper or board to produce designs or illustrations for publications. Painters mix or apply colours using appropriate techniques while taking into account the relationships of line, colour, design and form. Painters may run workshops and oversee community arts projects.
Printmaker
A printmaker etches designs onto metal plates to produce prints. Printmakers prepare ink and printmaking surfaces, and transfer images to print material. They cut designs into wood or linoleum, create digital designs, prepare screens for screen-printing and execute lithographic prints.
Sculptor
A sculptor conceives and develops designs for sculpture. Sculptors decide on the material and techniques to be used when sculpting and select materials of suitable proportions, quality and texture. They then sketch designs or make models of wax or plaster, and carve, model or assemble materials to the desired form using hand or power tools. They may also fire clay objects in kilns and prepare moulds for casting sculptures in metal.
Personal Requirements:
- artistic ability
- good hand-eye coordination
- creativity
- self-discipline
- promotional skills
- knowledge of business/management skills, if self-employed.
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