conceptual-artist/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — conceptual artist

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 27-1013.00 (Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators).

Task statements

• [Core] Use materials such as pens and ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, or computer software to create artwork.
• [Core] Integrate and develop visual elements, such as line, space, mass, color, and perspective, to produce desired effects, such as the illustration of ideas, emotions, or moods.
• [Core] Confer with clients, editors, writers, art directors, and other interested parties regarding the nature and content of artwork to be produced.
• [Core] Maintain portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities.
• [Core] Monitor events, trends, and other circumstances, research specific subject areas, attend art exhibitions, and read art publications to develop ideas and keep current on art world activities.
• [Core] Study different techniques to learn how to apply them to artistic endeavors.
• [Core] Market artwork through brochures, mailings, or Web sites.
• [Core] Photograph objects, places, or scenes for reference material.
• [Supplemental] Submit preliminary or finished artwork or project plans to clients for approval, incorporating changes as necessary.
• [Supplemental] Create finished art work as decoration, or to elucidate or substitute for spoken or written messages.
• [Supplemental] Cut, bend, laminate, arrange, and fasten individual or mixed raw and manufactured materials and products to form works of art.
• [Supplemental] Render drawings, illustrations, and sketches of buildings, manufactured products, or models, working from sketches, blueprints, memory, models, or reference materials.
• [Supplemental] Create sketches, profiles, or likenesses of posed subjects or photographs, using any combination of freehand drawing, mechanical assembly kits, and computer imaging.
• [Supplemental] Create sculptures, statues, and other three-dimensional artwork by using abrasives and tools to shape, carve, and fabricate materials such as clay, stone, wood, or metal.
• [Supplemental] Develop project budgets for approval, estimating time lines and material costs.
• [Supplemental] Shade and fill in sketch outlines and backgrounds, using a variety of media such as water colors, markers, and transparent washes, labeling designated colors when necessary.
• [Supplemental] Collaborate with engineers, mechanics, and other technical experts as necessary to build and install creations.
• [Supplemental] Create and prepare sketches and model drawings of cartoon characters, providing details from memory, live models, manufactured products, or reference materials.
• [Supplemental] Brush or spray protective or decorative finishes on completed background panels, informational legends, exhibit accessories, or finished paintings.
• [Supplemental] Trace drawings onto clear acetate for painting or coloring, or trace them with ink to make final copies.
• [Supplemental] Apply solvents and cleaning agents to clean surfaces of paintings, and to remove accretions, discolorations, and deteriorated varnish.
• [Supplemental] Model substances such as clay or wax, using fingers and small hand tools to form objects.
• [Supplemental] Collaborate with writers who create ideas, stories, or captions that are combined with artists' work.
• [Supplemental] Provide entertainment at special events by performing activities such as drawing cartoons.
• [Supplemental] Set up exhibitions of artwork for display or sale.
• [Supplemental] Frame and mat artwork for display or sale.
• [Supplemental] Submit artwork to shows or galleries.
• [Supplemental] Teach artistic techniques to children or adults.

Detailed work activities

• Apply finishes to artwork, crafts, or displays.
• Apply paint to surfaces.
• Arrange artwork, products, or props.
• Build models, patterns, or templates.
• Clean objects.
• Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
• Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.
• Collaborate with others to prepare or perform artistic productions.
• Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.
• Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.
• Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
• Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.
• Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
• Entertain public with comedic or dramatic performances.
• Estimate costs for projects or productions.
• Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions.
• Maintain records, documents, or other files.
• Monitor current trends.
• Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.
• Perform marketing activities.
• Prepare materials for preservation, storage, or display.
• Present work to clients for approval.
• Research new technologies.
• Send information, materials or documentation.
• Teach classes in area of specialization.