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.