- Use materials such as pens and ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, or computer software to create artwork.
- 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.
- Confer with clients, editors, writers, art directors, and other
Fine artist | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Fine artists create original works of art using methods like painting, drawing and sculpture.
Fine artists typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.
As a Fine artist you will typically work freelance / self-employed.
This occupation tends to be:
- Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often
Average salary |
30,217 GBP * |
per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Fine artist
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31,706 GBP
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28,384 GBP
Average salary for full-time Fine artist
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30,217 GBP
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28,384 GBP
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31,706 GBP
Salary over time for Fine artist
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28,232 GBP
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29,338 GBP
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29,360 GBP
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27,566 GBP
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29,823 GBP
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27,506 GBP
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30,217 GBP
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35,780 GBP
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33,674 GBP
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Future outlook for Fine artists
Balanced outlook
Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Which qualifications do I need?
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Things to highlight for your Fine artist interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
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