CREATIVE INDUSTRIES REPORT
INTRODUCTION
Creative Industries are increasingly acknowledged worldwide for having enormous potential as engines driving economic and social development. Not only do they account for higher than average growth rate and job creation, but they are also channels of cultural identity which play a key role in promoting cultural diversity. Expand this section to access links to online resources related to Creative Industries.
Fine artists create original works of art, through a variety of media. They often specialise in a particular medium, which may be categorised in the following ways
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two-dimensional work (drawing, painting, collage);
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three-dimensional work (sculpture, installation);
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Four-dimensional work (moving images, performance).
Many artists also specialise in a subject and may concentrate on areas such as landscapes, portraits or abstract.
Fine artists can be commissioned to produce a piece of work or they can create their own pieces, which they then sell on, either directly to the public or through an intermediary such as a gallery or an agent. They may also run art classes or be involved with community art projects.
FINE ARTIST RESPONSIBILITY
A fine artist will usually be involved in researching, planning and creating art work and their activities may include:
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generating ideas, idea development, sketching, making models;
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creating or developing a piece of work in response to a brief or commission;
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meeting deadlines;
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working in a studio or off-site and adhering to health and safety procedures;
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sourcing materials and developing relationships with suppliers;
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researching, visiting locations, interviewing people, using libraries and the internet;
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administration, correspondence, creating publicity;
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project planning, creating and managing a budget, financial planning, calculating expenditure;
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managing tax and self-employment issues;
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organisation and administration tasks associated with running a studio;
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writing project proposals for galleries, competitions or artist residencies;
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writing funding applications (public and private)
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Fine artists create original works of art, through a variety of media. They often specialise in a particular medium, which may be categorised in the following ways:
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two-dimensional work (drawing, painting, collage);
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three-dimensional work (sculpture, installation);
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four-dimensional work (moving images, performance).
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Many artists also specialise in a subject and may concentrate on areas such as landscapes, portraits or abstract.
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Fine artists can be commissioned to produce a piece of work or they can create their own pieces, which they then sell on, either directly to the public or through an intermediary such as a gallery or an agent.
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They may also run art classes or be involved with community art projects.
CURRENT STATE OF FINE ART ARTIST
Craft and fine artists held about 50,300 jobs in 2014. About half of craft and fine artists were self-employed in 2014; others were employed in various industries.
Some artists work for companies that manufacture glass or clay products or for museums, historical sites, or similar institutions. Some fine artists are employed by motion picture and video production companies, by schools, or by publishers of periodicals. Other types of artists and related workers work for the federal government or for advertising and public relations firms.
Many artists work in fine-art or commercial art studios located in office buildings, warehouses, or lofts. Others work in private studios in their homes. Some artists share studio space, where they also may exhibit their work.
Studios are usually well lit and ventilated. However, artists may be exposed to fumes from glue, paint, ink, and other materials. They may also have to deal with dust or other residue from filings, splattered paint, or spilled cleaning and other fluids. Artists often wear protective gear, such as breathing masks and goggles, in order to remain safe from exposure to harmful materials. Ceramic and glass artists must use caution when they operate equipment and tools that can get very hot, such as kilns.
About half of craft and fine artists were self-employed in 2014; others were employed in various industries. Earnings for self-employed artists vary widely. Some charge only a nominal fee while they gain experience and build a reputation for their work. Others, such as well-established freelance fine artists and illustrators, can earn more than salaried artists.
Most craft and fine artists work full time, although part-time and variable work schedules are also common. In addition to pursuing their work as an artist, many hold another job because it may be difficult to rely solely on income earned from selling paintings or other works of art. During busy periods, artists may work long hours to meet deadlines. Self-employed artists can set their own hours.
DEMAND OF FINE ART FIELD
Craft and fine artists advance professionally as their work circulates and as they establish a reputation for their particular style. Many of the most successful artists continually develop new ideas, and their work often evolves over time.
Many artists do freelance work while continuing to hold a full-time job until they are established as professional artists. Others freelance part time while still in school, to develop experience and to build a portfolio of published work.
Freelance artists try to develop a set of clients who regularly contract for work. Some freelance artists are widely recognized for their skill in a specialty, such as illustrating children’s books or cartooning. These artists may earn high incomes and can choose the type of project they undertake.
There are some of the importance qualities that a fine artist should have to be a good fine artist such as:
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Artistic ability. Craft and fine artists create artwork and other objects that are visually appealing or thought provoking. This endeavor usually requires significant skill and attention to detail in one or more art forms.
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Business skills. Craft and fine artists must promote themselves and their art to build a reputation and to sell their art. They often study the market for their crafts or artwork to increase their understanding of what potential customers might want. Many craft and fine artists sell their work on the Internet, so developing an online presence is an important part of their art sales.
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Creativity. Artists must have active imaginations to develop new and original ideas for their work.
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Customer-service skills. Craft and fine artists, especially those who sell their work themselves, must be good at dealing with customers and potential buyers.
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Dexterity. Most artists work with their hands and must be good at manipulating tools and materials to create their art.
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Interpersonal skills. Artists often must interact with many people, including coworkers, gallery owners, and the public.
Competition for jobs as craft and fine artists is expected to be strong because there are more qualified candidates than available jobs. Competition is likely to grow among independent artists given that many of them sell their work in the same online marketplaces. In addition, competition among artists for the privilege of having their work shown in galleries is expected to remain intense.
Because the demand for artwork depends on consumers having extra income to spend, many of these artists will find that their income changes as does the overall economy. Only the most successful craft and fine artists receive major commissions for their work.
Despite the competition, studios, galleries, and individual clients are always on the lookout for artists who display outstanding talent, creativity, and style. Talented individuals who have developed a mastery of artistic techniques and marketing skills are likely to have the best job prospects.
Fine art can be studied in many forms including painting, new media, photography, printmaking and sculpture.
It is possible to study art as part of a combined honours degree programme, usually with a humanities or another creative subject. These may include performance, history of art, arts administration, education and community studies.
Fine art graduates can go on to further study in art and design at postgraduate level, completing an MA or MFA (Master of Fine Arts). This may help to increase prices for work, although this still largely depends on your talent and skills. Search for postgraduate courses in fine art.
It is possible to enter a career as a fine artist without a degree. Some artists learn through a combination of short courses such as evening or weekend classes, one-week intensive courses and other qualifications such as diplomas or certificates.
SKILL REQUIRED AS FINE ART ARTIST
As well as artistic talent, you will need to show evidence of the following:
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determination and commitment;
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self-belief;
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idea development;
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good visual communication skills;
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business and self-promotion skills;
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technical ability;
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good verbal communication skills;
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organisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines;
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research skills;
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ability to work independently and with others;
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Stamina and a willingness to put in long hours.
Fine art is a highly competitive field with many more graduating students and artists than there are formal opportunities to exhibit. Fine artists must be resourceful in order to create their own opportunities and seek out new and interesting places to show and sell their work, such as artist-led spaces, bars, museums, shops, events and public spaces.
However, gallery owners, curators and private collectors are always looking for new artists with exceptional talent who they think are collectable and would produce a good show
CONCLUSION
Fine art artist have their own work ethic that is not same with the other art field. They need their own time and space to do their work. The demand for fine art industries is high because the art works that they produce have their own originality and cannot be copied by other person.
The art work that they produce need a time to finish it sometime there is some of material that difficult to find and need some time to get it and finish it. Other than that in the fine art field the artist need to know the latest material to make the art work this is because play with the difference material will produce a difference outcomes. The difference you are the more demand you are.
Using a difference material make you as a unique artist and make you look difference from the other artist. From here people will look at your work and recognize you just by looking at your work.
REFERENCE
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Prospects, Fine art [Online] https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/fine-art#job-options
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Macmillan dictionary : Artists’ material and equipment [Online] http://www.macmillandictionary.com/thesaurus-category/british/artists-materials-and-equipment
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V. dennis (2015) : career outlook : careers for creative people [Online] http://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/creative-careers.htm
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Red hong yi (2014) : Jackie chan potraits with chopsticks [Online] http://redhongyi.com/blog/#jackie-chan-portrait-with-chopsticks
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Red hong yi (2013) : Tropical fruit puffrefish [Online] http://redhongyi.com/blog/#tropical-fruit-pufferfish
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Joyanna (2014) : is food art [Online] https://blogs.uoregon.edu/joyanna/2014/01/29/is-food-art/
