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Artists

Artists create artistic works using appropriate techniques, materials and media; design artwork and illustrations; and restore damaged pieces of art.

Daily Tasks

  • Produces works on commission basis for clients.
  • Markets and sells finished work directly to customers.
  • Liaises with writers and publishers to produce book illustrations.
  • Uses artistic skills to restore damaged artworks.
  • Approaches managers of galleries and exhibitions in order to get finished work displayed.
  • Builds up composition into finished work by carving, sculpting, etching, painting, engraving, drawing, etc..
  • Prepares sketches, scale drawings or colour schemes.
  • Selects appropriate materials, medium and method.
  • Conceives and develops ideas and ways of working for artistic composition.

£18,342

Entry Level Salary

£36,668.85

Average Salary

£65,448

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

30

Past two years

16

This year

146

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

1%

Level 1

6%

Level 2

4%

Level 3

10%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

3%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

51%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

25%

Level 8 (Doctorate)

1%

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