a career as a
by: Elise Montani
FINE ARTIST
What does a fine artist do?
Elly Smallwood
• As a fine artist, basically what you do is create art.
• You can create art to sell, be commissioned to do pieces and also contribute to galleries
What does a fine artist create?
Mark WebsterJoe Cartwright
Olga Aleksey Ivanov
Vinita Pappas
Grace NeutralJohn Perlock
Derek Gores
Michael (Last Name Unknown)
Ester Roy
Rita Foster
Atelier Stella
Cady Rutherford
What conditions do fine artists work under?
Angela Deane
• Fine artists must be self-motivated and self-disciplined because they often work alone
• Must be articulate to work in business in order to sell their work
• Must be aware of art history and art trends
What qualifications does a fine artist need?
Eloy Morales
• There are no specific qualifications• You can go to art school for fine arts or just
begin straight out of high school
What career path does a painter take?
Catherine Murphy• There isn’t a specific education needed,
but a knowledge of art history and decent skills in art are highly recommended
What earnings/ benefits does a painter get?
Alister Dipner
• Highly dependent on how successful you are• Average is about
$46,000/year
sources
• Brommer, Gerald F., and Joseph A. Gatto. Careers in Art: An Illustrated
Guide. Worcester, MA: Davis Publications, 1999. Print.
• "Simply Salary." Freelance Artist Salaries. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Feb. 2015.