- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- design skills and knowledge
- knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
- thinking and reasoning skills
- the ability to use your initiative
- the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- to be flexible and open to change
- patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- knowledge of English language
- to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Your day-to-day tasks will be:
- work from your own ideas, or a commission from an individual or an organisation
- sell your work through an agent or through galleries, exhibitions, shops or online
- research subjects, materials and new artistic techniques
- network with agents, dealers, gallery owners and other artists
- attend exhibitions and join artists’ groups
You might also:
- work as ‘artist in residence’ – running classes and workshops in places like schools, prisons or hospitals
- teach art classes privately, in colleges or through community learning
- run local art projects
You could work from home, in a creative studio or in a workshop.
You could move into areas like art therapy or art conservation.
You can find out more about becoming a fine artist from:Guild Society of Artists; Artquest; Discover Creative Careers
