Fine Artist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Fine Artist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Use techniques, such as knitting, weaving, glass blowing, painting, drawing, or sculpting
Develop creative ideas or new methods for making art
Create sketches, templates, or models to guide their work
Select which materials to use on the basis of color, texture, strength, and other qualities
Process materials, often by shaping, joining, or cutting
Use visual elements, such as composition, color, space, and perspective, to produce desired artistic effects
Develop portfolios highlighting their artistic styles and abilities to show to gallery owners and others interested in their work
Display their work at auctions, galleries, museums and online marketplaces

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Fine Artist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Fine Artist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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