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Overview
Artistic painters create original paintings, drawings, collages, miniatures and other visual works in materials such as oil colour, watercolour, pastel and mixed media.
In job descriptions, look for artistic approach, portfolio work, sketches, reference material, visual elements, exhibitions, commissions, set painting, project budgets, art education or collaboration with technical staff.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Artistic painter work centers on original visual production. The role may include developing concepts, gathering references, making sketches, preparing surfaces, painting or drawing finished pieces, documenting a portfolio and discussing work with galleries, clients, educators or production teams.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth comes from colour, composition, drawing, art history, materials, portfolio presentation and the ability to explain an artistic approach. Some posts focus on independent studio work; others involve set painting, workshops, commissions, conservation needs or art education.
Salary context
Pay context is tied to commission scope, exhibition work, teaching duties, production budgets, rights of use, portfolio strength and responsibility for delivering finished artwork. A temporary project fee is different from a regular education, gallery or production role.
Career paths
Development can move through portfolio building, exhibitions, commissioned work, public art, set painting, teaching activities, project coordination or collaboration with technical experts on larger artworks.
Good to know
Check whether a vacancy asks for a portfolio, named materials, project budget work, public-facing workshops, installation help or copyright discussions. Clear adverts separate original artistic practice from general decorating or industrial painting.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Visual arts creation activities
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include conceptual artist, drawing artist and sculptor.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
27-1013.00
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Economic activities linked to this occupation.
90.12Visual arts creation activities
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Visual artists (2651)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/374d925a-107b-4c99-bc8b-75483441f062 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2651.1 |
| ISCO group | 2651 |
| Concept type | Occupation |