Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists

<ul><li>Use materials such as pens and ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, or computer software to create artwork.</li><li>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.</li><li>Confer with clients, editors, writers, art directors, and other interested parties regarding the nature and content of artwork to be produced.</li><li>Maintain portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities.</li><li>Study different techniques to learn how to apply them to artistic endeavors.</li><li>Market artwork through brochures, mailings, or Web sites.</li><li>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.</li><li>Photograph objects, places, or scenes for reference material.</li></ul>