Fine artist, Ringatoi auaha
Also known as
- Artist, sculptor, printmaker, painter, digital artist, contemporary artist, performance artist
- , Kaitoi
Fine artists create original artwork using a variety of media and techniques.
Duration
02:46 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $43
Most common
$66
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax

Fine artists
- usually work irregular and long hours
- usually work in art studios or workshops, and may travel nationally and internationally
- need to be creative, organised and communicate well
Tasks
- develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes
- build models, patterns, or templates
- construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes
- arrange artwork, products, or props
- draw detailed or technical illustrations
- prepare materials for preservation, storage, or display
- collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions
- send information, materials or documentation
- present work to clients for approval
- conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work
Creative
Practical
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the quizYou need experience to become a fine artist and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- experience creating artwork in your chosen medium
- examples of your work
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in visual arts and crafts or similar area
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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