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ARTIST & COMPOSER: Don't Let Fear Stop You

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Nicholas, an artist and composer, sees no reason to limit his art to specific mediums. He makes everything from realist paintings to cartoons of monsters (and some accompanying toys that he sewed by hand). Nicholas encourages taking art classes, which is where his inspiration for Nomchom, his cartoon creation, was found.

School: Laney College

Degree: Art

Job Title: Artist & Composer

Employer: Self-Employed

Job Summary: Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

Job Description

Craft and fine artists use a variety of materials and techniques to create art for sale and exhibition. Craft artists create handmade objects, such as pottery, glassware, textiles, or other objects that are designed to be functional. Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators, create original works of art for their aesthetic value, rather than a functional one.

On-the-Job Training

Long-term on-the-job training

Additional Info

Some craft and fine artists learn on the job from more experienced artists. Others attend non-credit classes or workshops or take private lessons, which may be offered in artists’ studios or at community colleges, art centers, galleries, museums, or other art-related institutions.

Quick Facts

Average salary

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$20,000 - $60,000

Projected Job Growth

0 to 10 percent

Typical schedule

Part-time, Varies Widely, Full-time, Irregular, Flexible

Typical workplace

Indoor, Outdoor, Remote, Home

Personal Qualities

Detail oriented, Likes working with hands, Technical skills, Artistic, Creativity, People skills, Hand-eye coordination, Networking

Educational Path

Education Requirement

High school degree

Recommended Education Degree

High school degree
Bachelor's degree

Recommended Majors

Visual Arts
Fine Arts
Liberal Arts
Performing Arts
History
Literature
Social Sciences
English Language and Literature
Arts and Crafts

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Self-enrichment Teachers
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