Job Duties of an Artist
Artists' job duties vary widely, depending on their employer and their position. A self-employed sculptor may spend the day welding pieces of metal together, while a film production company's animator works all day at a computer, manipulating digital images.
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Fine Artists
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Fine artists may paint, sculpt, photograph, etch, print, sketch or use other techniques to communicate their vision and create their pieces. Many are self-employed, selling their work independently or through galleries.
Craft Artists
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Craft artists create all sorts of different items for sale to the public, such as tiles, toys, jewelry, pottery, textiles and glass. They may sell their wares online or at craft fairs nationwide.
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Multimedia Artists
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Multimedia artists are often employed by film and advertising agencies to produce video images, including special effects. They may transfer images they create by hand onto the computer, then manipulate the images using software.
Art Directors
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Art directors work for advertising agencies, publishers and other producers of print and digital media. They bring their aesthetic vision to their employers' projects, often working alongside writers and graphic designers to achieve the final product.
Training and Salaries
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Most artists have attended postsecondary programs in their field to acquire necessary training. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, median incomes among salaried artists in May 2006 were as follows: for fine artists, $41,970; for craft artists, $24,090; for multimedia artists, $51,350; and for art directors, $68,100. Incomes among self-employed artists vary widely, with many having to take other full-time jobs to pay the bills.
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References
- Photo Credit Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Prakhar Amba
