Sculptor Job Description
Overview
The Sculptor shapes objects using abrasives and tools like chisels, gouges and malls. Their role is to design and construct three-dimensional artworks, utilize combinations of different mediums, methods and techniques, and construct artistic forms from metal or stone. Their responsibilities are using metalworking, welding or masonry tools, having knowledge on modern techniques and equipment, taking measurements of the site that the sculpture will be shown, and researching and developing a piece before starting the sculpting process.
Steps to take to start your career as a Sculptor and other jobs like it
- Start by honing your artistic skills. Practice drawing, painting, sculpting, or whichever medium you're interested in regularly. Take art classes, workshops, or online courses to learn new techniques and improve your abilities.
- We mentioned this before but it’s worth re-emphasizing. Practicing your craft by making art is important. Put the time in. Consider branching out into other mediums as this can help you develop your skills in your area of focus.
- Create a portfolio showcasing your best work. This should include a variety of pieces that demonstrate your skills and style. Your portfolio can be physical or digital, but it should be well-curated and updated regularly.
- Start getting your work out there. Participate in local art shows, exhibitions, or craft fairs. Submit your work to galleries, contests, or online platforms. Collaborate with other artists or participate in community art projects. The goal is to get your work seen by a wider audience and start building your reputation.
- If you want to live off your art you need to treat your art career as a business. Develop a marketing strategy to promote your work and attract potential clients or buyers. This may involve networking with other artists and art professionals, reaching out to galleries or art dealers, selling your work online, or even offering commissions. Stay active on social media, share your process, and engage with your audience to build a following.
Why I choose this Medium
I'm an artist. I make twig art. I loved art and I art and it really rings a bell with me and I just had to go with it. I went to art school and I saw somebody else's work and it triggered the twig idea - the using twigs as my medium. You know it's taken a long time and I've had successes and failures. I’ve been doing this for over 30 years and every step is kind of exciting even when sometimes it's more boring and drudgy. In general it's very fulfilling.
My Average Day as an Artist
The average day depends on if I have an order and I know specifically somebody wants and then I have to build it. But if I'm just on my own and have free time I might collect twigs. I'm always kind of looking around when I drive around. So either that or being in my studio/space in the backyard and I put them together. Sometimes I'm working on the computer and trying to entice art advisors or interior designers to buy my art.
How to Get Into This Field
You need to have a body of work or something to show what you do and what you're trying to try to get out there. You can do it. You can go to school but today it's about promoting yourself. With the internet, it's wide open and you can do it easily. But it's a lot of work and you got to decide who you're going to write to. You still work hard at it. I would recommend you make yourself a website and send that around. I don't know what artsy little store you might have around you.- It could be around the country and get into ones so you could consign your art there. That's one way or work with an art advisor or work with an art gallery or anything and you can keep doing new shows and such.
Pros and Cons of being an Artist
You can really get into it and love what you do then it's just a great thing. Cons are if you're not Picasso or somebody and have your name out there it could be a long road. But its still worth it.
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Education you need to become a Sculptor
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- Master Degree in Sculpture
- Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts - Studio Art
- Bachelor Degree in Illustration
- Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts
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