Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators – Creative Careers Studio

Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators, spend their daily life creating original artwork, experimenting with techniques, and refining their skills. They often work in studios, collaborating with galleries or clients, while managing commissions, exhibitions, or selling their work independently.

Quiz Matches

What kind of personality tends to excel in this career?

Ideas

Creations

How much this role requires you to be outspoken and in the spotlight.

Independent

Collaborative

How often you’ll have to work with others

Introvert

Extrovert

How often you’ll be coming up with big ideas versus making ideas reality.

Routine

Variety

How much your tasks change day by day

Screen Time

How much of your day is spent working at a desk on a computer.

Average Salary in SC

$52,200

Education Level

Training, on-the-job experience, or an associate’s degree

Alternate Titles

Blacksmith
Fine Artist
Ice Carver
Illustrator
Muralist
Painter
Portrait Artist
Sculptor

More Details

Skills

Active Learning
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension

Activities

Thinking Creatively
Getting Information
Organization, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Initiative
Stress Tolerance

Professional Associations

American Craft Council
Association of Medical Illustrators
Glass Art Society
National Association of Independent Artists
National Association of Schools of Art and Design

Related High School Courses

Art and Design Courses
Introduction to Art, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking

Art History and Theory Courses
Art History, Art Appreciation

Technical Skills Courses
Digital Art, Photography

Media and Communication Courses
Visual Communication, Creative Writing

Other Useful Courses
Business and Marketing, Portfolio Development

College Majors to Consider

Animation
Art History
Digital Art
Digital Media
Fine Art
Graphic Design
Illustration
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Studio Art
Visual Communications Design

Jobs, Internships, Apprenticeships

Jobs
Art Studio Assistant
Gallery Assistant
Freelance Illustrator
Art Supply Store Clerk

Internships
Art Museum or Gallery Internship
Graphic Design Internship
Community Art Center Internship
Publishing or Advertising Internship

Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship with a Professional Artist
Sculpture or Pottery Apprenticeship
Printmaking Apprenticeship
Muralist Apprenticeship

Other Learning Opportunities
Art Competitions and Exhibitions
Online Art Courses
Art Clubs and Societies

Profile of the SC Graduate

Express Ideas
Investigate Through Inquiry
Sustain Wellness

Learn more about the Profile of the SC Graduate here.

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