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Visual Artist
Occupation Code: 2651
Alternative titles: Painter, Sculptor, Illustrator, Cartoonist, Ceramic Artist
Job description and duties
Visual Artists create works of art by drawing, sculpting, painting, engraving, creating illustrations, printmaking or using other similar techniques. The works of art may be created to illustrate ideas, emotions or moods. A Visual Artist is typically expected to:
• Conduct research, develop and create designs and ideas for paintings, drawings, sculptures or any work of art they may be producing
• Select artistic media, method and materials
• Create representational or abstract three- dimensional or relief forms by shaping, carving, working and combining materials such as wood, stone, clay, metal,
ice or paper
• Create representational or abstract drawings
and paintings using pencils, ink, chalk, acrylics, oil paints and water colours or through the application of other techniques
• Create cartoons to depict persons and events, often in caricature
• Promote work of art through exhibitions in Jobsplus
museums, galleries, social media, agents,
fairs and shops
• Build a network of people who would promote
and buy works of art
• Conduct art workshops and run art classes.
Work environment
Visual Artists may work on a full-time or part- time basis. Visual Artists may opt to work as freelancers. It is common for Visual Artists to be full-time Art Teachers or own art shops. Others may be full-time Graphic Designers, Web Developers, Illustrators, Curators and Creative Project Managers.
Visual Artists usually work alone from an art studio. Working hours vary on amount of commissioned work and available time.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To become a Visual Artist, a formal qualification is not necessarily required since artistic skills may be innate and need to be developed through practice and repetition. Typically, Visual Artists maintain a portfolio of works carried out through the years to be able to showcase to potential clients.
Number of employees (2017)
50
Share of foreigners (2017)
66%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+34%
Median Pay (per annum)
€25,600
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