1. The Career of an Artist By: Olivia O’Connor Reading A

2. Job Overview Create original artwork using clay, fabrics, stone, and other materials to express their feelings Sketch, draw, paint, sculpt subjects or items Draw designs, letters, or lines Work in digital format

3. Job Overview Continued Draw with oil, acrylic, or watercolor paints on material such as paper, canvas, wood, or plaster Create art to communicate ideas and thoughts Cut or shape stone, tile, brick, or other related materials

4. Education *The degree you receive is dependent upon how much training is desired *Minimum education level: High School diploma *Bachelor degree of art is highly recommended *Most Common Education: Long-Term on-the-job training

5. Education continued *Need to know how to use paints, and basic paint techniques *English, social science, natural science, history and studio art *Training in fine art, craft art, and multimedia art

6. Salary Beginning salary: $15,000 Middle salary: $48,000 Potential salary: $98,000

7. Growth Potential & Job Outlook Outlook: Stable Growth Potential: between 6% and 8.97%

8. Related Careers Photographers Fashion Designers Art Director

9. Supplies an artist may use Canvas Paint(oil, water colors, acrylic) Paint brushes Easel Clay Camera Computer Colored pencils Markers Pencils Erasers

10. Vincent Van Gogh Vincent Van Gogh lived from March 30 1853 – July 29 1890 Vincent van Gogh, a famous artist, did not cut off his ear, he only cut off a small portion of his ear lobe. Vincent only sold one painting during his lifetime and only became famous after his death. Vincent shot himself in a wheat field in Auvers, France but did not die until 2 days later at the age of 37. One of Vincent's most famous paintings is “Starry Night.” Facts From: http://www.vangoghgallery.com/misc/fun_facts.html

11. “Goals are dreams with deadlines.”(Diane Hunt)