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Job of the Week: Artist

Artists create visual work to express ideas, emotions, or messages, using mediums like painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking or digital art.
Sky Portrait Artist of the Year: Series 7
Sky Portrait Artist of the Year: Series 7

They may work on personal projects, commissions, or with galleries, museums, or businesses.  

Salary: Starting out, many artists earn little, especially if self-employed.  Average earnings are £20k-£30k, though income is unpredictable.  Successful artists can earn significantly more, particularly if their work is in high demand or exhibited widely.

Qualifications:

  • Education: A degree in Fine Art or related field can help but isn't essential.
  • Portfolio: A strong portfolio is vital

Skills:

Creativity, technical proficiency, communication, adapability, and netowrking are key to gaining opportunities and exposure.

Schools in the Trust do workshops on practical skills including, but not limited to: drawing from observation and imagination, painting, colour theory, life drawing (drawing anatomy from a live model), portraiture, compositional skills, pattern design such as wallpapers and fabrics, printmaking and how to structure a project from start to finish.  

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