Arts> Fine & Visual Arts
Overview
Perhaps epitomizing the default definition of "artist," fine/visual artists create physical artwork to communicate their ideas. Some create art on their own, perhaps in a studio, while others create art commissioned by someone else. Often a studio artist's goal is to support oneself solely through one's art, but this necessitates a certain level of renown and a good deal of business acumen. Many artists take on freelance work, are hired to work in someone else's studio, or are employees of companies that produce visual materials (such as publishers and advertising agencies). Others continue to create their art while working in other related or unrelated industries for a steady salary.
Possible Occupational Titles
There are a variety of definitions (and corresponding debates) of
fine art and visual art (and commercial art, graphic art, craft,
etc.).
- Possible Occupational Titles:
Painter, illustrator, sculptor, potter,
printmaker, stained-glass artist, photographer, cartoonist
- Related Occupational Titles:
Art director, production artist, camera
operator, painting restore.
Getting Started
Building on one's talent and skill is critical, through practice,
education, training, and review (by others). Developing a portfolio
of one's work is necessary, as is presenting one's work to the public.
Web Resources
Job & Internship Banks
Artist Resource
International Education and Fellowship Programs (IEFP)
Fine & Visual Arts Resources
National Association of Independent Artists
National Association of Independent Artists Web Resources
American Craft Council
ARTSEDGE (national arts and education network)
Association of Medical Illustrators
Ceramics Monthly
Guild of Natural Science Illustrators
Sculptor.Org
Society of Illustrators
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