Painter (Visual Arts) ANZSCO 211411: Job & Visas

Painter (Visual Arts) Code- 211411

A Visual Arts painter is a creative professional who creates original artworks on canvas and mixed media to express ideas, emotions and visual stories. Painters, working in the fields of fine art, exhibitions, galleries, public and private commissions, apply both artistic vision and technical ability to create works that are aesthetically compelling and fulfilling to the audience and convey a message. They can practice traditional, contemporary, abstract or experimental styles. They conduct research, experiment and sketch so they can select the best material, for example, oil, acrylics, watercolours and digital. Visual artists clean surfaces and blend colours. They need to use the perfect compositions and techniques so they can get the desired effects. One must pay attention to detail, colour theory, texture and composition in the creative process. Artists can also work on their own or participate in collaborations with curators, designers, architects or cultural organisations in a particular project.

Besides producing works of art, Painters oversee the practicality of their work. This involves taking care of studios, acquisition of materials, documentation and cataloguing of art pieces and displaying, selling or moving the pieces. Numerous painters engage in exhibitions, competitions and residencies, where they are supposed to send out proposals, artist statements and portfolios. They can also interact with clients in coming up with commissioned works that can suit certain themes or space needs.

Galleries, online platforms and social media are used to promote the work of professional painters, who develop relationships with collectors, curators and the larger arts community. They have to strike a balance between the creativity and the business aspect of pricing, marketing and contract negotiation. Altogether, the visual arts painters provide cultural expression and visual narration with the help of original art. Their work enhances the public and private space, social and personal stories and a significant part in the conserving and developing artistic traditions in the visual culture.

Skill Level:	1
Alternative Tittle:	Painter (Artistic)
Migration Strategy:	CSOL
ANZSCO Code:	211411

Painter (Visual Arts) Job Description, Responsibilities, and Education Requirements

In Australia and New Zealand

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. Some occupations in this unit group require high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include-

Conceives and develops ideas, designs and styles for paintings, drawings, pottery pieces and sculptures.
Selects artistic media, method and materials.
Applies media to surfaces using appropriate techniques.
Arranges objects, positions models, and selects landscape or other visual forms according to chosen subject matter.
Integrates and develops line, space, mass, colour and perspective.
Produces paintings for exhibitions, publications, scientific records, or private consignment.
Confers with clients, editors, writers, art directors, and other interested parties regarding the nature and content of artwork to be produced.
Submits preliminary or finished artwork or project plans to clients for approval, incorporating changes as necessary.
Maintains portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities.
Monitors events, trends, and other circumstances, researches specific subject areas, attends art exhibitions, and reads art publications to develop ideas and keep current on art world activities.
Studies different techniques to learn how to apply them to artistic endeavours.
Renders drawings, illustrations, and sketches of buildings, manufactured products, or models, working from sketches, blueprints, memory, models, or reference materials.