[Core] [23% incumbents] Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.
  DWAs: Select materials or props.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.
  DWAs: Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
  DWAs: Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Apply finishes to objects being crafted.
  DWAs: Apply finishes to artwork, crafts, or displays.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery.
  DWAs: Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Sketch or draw objects to be crafted.
  DWAs: Draw detailed or technical illustrations.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Pack products for shipping.
  DWAs: Package materials for transport. | Package objects for shipping.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Fabricate patterns or templates to guide craft production.
  DWAs: Build models, patterns, or templates.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Create prototypes or models of objects to be crafted.
  DWAs: Build models, patterns, or templates.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Develop product packaging, display, and pricing strategies.
  DWAs: Develop promotional strategies or plans.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Confer with customers to assess customer needs or obtain feedback.
  DWAs: Confer with clients to determine needs.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Plan and attend craft shows to market products.
  DWAs: Promote products, activities, or organizations.

[Supplemental] [23% incumbents] Develop designs using specialized computer software.
  DWAs: Draw detailed or technical illustrations.

[Supplemental] [23% incumbents] Research craft trends, venues, and customer buying patterns to inspire designs and marketing strategies.
  DWAs: Monitor current trends.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Set specifications for materials, dimensions, and finishes.
  DWAs: Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment. | Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Advertise products and work, using media such as internet advertising and brochures.
  DWAs: Promote products, activities, or organizations.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Design (imp:3.91 lvl:4.22) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Fine Arts (imp:3.70 lvl:4.09) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.64 lvl:4.27) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  English Language (imp:3.32 lvl:3.77) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.30 lvl:3.57) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Production and Processing (imp:3.17 lvl:3.52) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Communications and Media (imp:2.83 lvl:2.68) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Mechanical (imp:2.78 lvl:2.78) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.64 lvl:3.43) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Education and Training (imp:2.64 lvl:3.32) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.48 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Mathematics (imp:2.43 lvl:2.87) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administration and Management (imp:2.41 lvl:2.64) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Administrative (imp:2.26 lvl:2.91) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.96 lvl:1.96) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Chemistry (imp:1.86 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Law and Government (imp:1.83 lvl:1.87) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.74 lvl:1.78) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.74 lvl:1.57) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Public Safety and Security (imp:1.70 lvl:1.09) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Transportation (imp:1.65 lvl:1.39) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.61 lvl:1.39) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Psychology (imp:1.61 lvl:1.30) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Telecommunications (imp:1.61 lvl:0.65) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Building and Construction (imp:1.52 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Physics (imp:1.52 lvl:0.78) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.52 lvl:1.30) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.32 lvl:0.45) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Biology (imp:1.22 lvl:0.48) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.18 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.14 lvl:0.27) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Geography (imp:1.13 lvl:0.30) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Originality (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Visualization (imp:3.62 lvl:4.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Control Precision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Written Expression (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Far Vision (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Static Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Number Facility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Depth Perception (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Rate Control (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Stamina (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Response Orientation (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.61 lvl:5.30) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.00 lvl:3.91) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Getting Information (imp:3.71 lvl:3.77) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.65 lvl:4.61) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.64 lvl:4.65) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.64 lvl:4.23) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.57 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.57 lvl:4.09) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.30 lvl:3.78) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.30 lvl:3.96) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.26 lvl:3.09) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.23 lvl:4.18) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.17 lvl:3.52) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.13 lvl:2.39) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.13 lvl:3.96) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.09 lvl:3.39) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Working with Computers (imp:3.09 lvl:2.96) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.09 lvl:2.65) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.04 lvl:3.04) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.04 lvl:3.30) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.96 lvl:3.39) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.96 lvl:3.17) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.78 lvl:2.95) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Processing Information (imp:2.74 lvl:2.83) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.74 lvl:3.26) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.59 lvl:2.77) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.52 lvl:2.78) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.43 lvl:2.26) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.39 lvl:2.30) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.35 lvl:2.22) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.30 lvl:2.26) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.30 lvl:1.65) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:2.22 lvl:2.04) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.22 lvl:2.45) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.00 lvl:1.96) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:1.83 lvl:1.65) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.78 lvl:1.48) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.70 lvl:1.13) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:1.70 lvl:1.39) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:1.65 lvl:1.30) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.30 lvl:0.65) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Innovation (imp:2.51) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.28) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Initiative (imp:1.72) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Perseverance (imp:1.67) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.66) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Adaptability (imp:1.29) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.16) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Optimism (imp:0.98) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Dependability (imp:0.95) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Social Orientation (imp:0.90) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity (imp:0.78) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.66) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.54) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Empathy (imp:0.47) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cautiousness (imp:0.43) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.23) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.17) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.15) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cooperation (imp:0.09) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Humility (imp:-0.01) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Persuasion (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Time Management (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Instructing (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 4,580
  annual_median    : $46,080
  annual_pct10     : $25,960
  annual_pct25     : $35,020
  annual_pct75     : $58,240
  annual_pct90     : $71,990
  annual_mean      : $49,740
  hourly_median    : $22.15

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($100,540)
  lowest_state     : Michigan ($25,960)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.873x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (23 total) ---
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    1,950  median: $  46,330
  Retail Trade                             emp:    1,060  median: $  44,720
  Manufacturing                            emp:      640  median: $  50,910
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      210  median: $  25,960
  Information                              emp:      160  median: $  96,290
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:       90  median: $  47,340
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:       80  median: $  41,600
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:       50  median: $  35,790

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (8 total) ---
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    1,950  median: $  46,330
  Retail Trade                             emp:    1,060  median: $  44,720
  Manufacturing                            emp:      640  median: $  50,910
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      210  median: $  25,960
  Information                              emp:      160  median: $  96,290
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:       90  median: $  47,340
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:       80  median: $  41,600
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:       50  median: $  35,790

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An artist is a person who creates art or practices the arts. The most common usage in everyday speech and academic discourse refers to a practitioner of the visual arts, such as painting or drawing.
The term is also widely used in the entertainment business to refer to actors, musicians, singers, dancers, and other performers. The French word artiste is sometimes used in English in this context, although this has become old-fashioned. The use of the term "artist" to describe writers is valid, but less common, and mostly restricted to contexts such as critics' reviews; "author" is generally used instead.
While the use of the word 'artist' is common, there is no agreed upon definition of art—this makes the definition of who is and is not an artist indeterminate. Artists and philosophers still debate their interpretation of art's definition—on what does and does not count as art.

 I am only pointing out that my project, like Collingwood's, Osborne's, and others', is metaphysical in nature. I am interested in trying to find out what a work of art is and what it is essentially.


== Dictionary definitions and etymology ==

The Oxford English Dictionary defines the older, broader meanings of the word "artist":

a learned person or Master of Arts,
one who pursues a practical science, traditionally medicine, astrology, alchemy, chemistry,
a follower of a pursuit in which skill comes by study or practice,
a follower of a manual art, such as a mechanic,
one who makes their craft a fine art, or
one who cultivates one of the fine arts–traditionally, the arts presided over by the muses
The Britannica Dictionary defines "artist" as:

a person who creates art,
a person who is skilled at drawing, painting, etc.,
a skilled performer, or
a person who is very good at something
The Cambridge Dictionary defines the word as:

someone who paints, draws, or makes sculptures,
someone who performs music, or
someone who creates things with great skill and imagination
The word artist is derived from Middle French artiste, which was borrowed from Medieval Latin artista, from Latin art- (ars) + -ista. The earliest known usage of the word as an noun is from the mid 1500s and as a adjective from the early 1660s. The Greek word techně (Greek: τέχνη, romanized: tékhnē, lit. 'art, skill, craft'; Ancient Greek: [tékʰnɛː], Modern Greek: [ˈtexni]), often translated as "art", implies mastery of any sort of craft.


== History of the concept ==


=== Ancient Greece ===

In Greek culture, each of the nine Muses oversaw a different field of human creation:

Calliope (the "beautiful of speech"): chief of the muses and muse of epic or heroic poetry
Clio (the "glorious one"): muse of history
Erato (the "amorous one"): muse of love or erotic poetry, lyrics, and marriage songs
Euterpe (the "well-pleasing"): muse of music and lyric poetry
Melpomene (the "chanting one"): muse of tragedy
Polyhymnia or Polymnia (the "[singer] of many hymns"): muse of sacred song, oratory, lyric, singing, and rhetoric
Terpsichore (the "[one who] delights in dance"): muse of choral song and dance
Thalia (the "blossoming one"): muse of comedy and bucolic poetry
Urania (the "celestial one"): muse of astronomy
No muse was identified with the visual arts of painting and sculpture. In ancient Greece, sculptors and painters were held in low regard, the work often performed by slaves and mostly regarded as mere manual labour.

Even if you should become a Pheidias or a Polykleitos and should create many marvellous works, everyone will praise your skill for sure, but none of your admirers, if he had sense, would want to be like you; for whoever you might become, you would still be considered a laborer, a man who lives by his hands and has nothing but his hands.


=== Middle Ages ===
During the Middle Ages the word artist already existed in some countries such as Italy, but the meaning was something resembling craftsman, while the word artisan was still unknown. An artist was someone able to do a work better than others, so the skilled excellency was underlined, rather than the activity field. In this period, some "artisanal" products (such as textiles) were much more precious and expensive than paintings or sculptures.
The first division into major and minor arts dates back at least to the works of Leon Battista Alberti (1404–1472): De re aedificatoria, De statua, De pictura, which focused on the importance of the intellectual skills of the artist rather than the manual skills (even if in other forms of art there was a project behind).


=== Modern era ===
With the academies in Europe (second half of 17th century) the gap between fine and applied arts was definitely set.
Many contemporary definitions of "artist" and "art" are highly contingent on culture, resisting aesthetic prescription; in the same way, the features constituting beauty and the beautiful cannot be standardized easily without moving into kitsch.
In the modern era, art has increasingly intersected with social critique and technological innovation. The rise of modernism and later postmodernism challenged traditional boundaries, emphasizing conceptual approaches and questioning the role of the artist in society. Digital technologies have further transformed artistic practice, with digital art, video art, and net art expanding the definition of what constitutes art. These developments highlight the fluidity of artistic categories and the ongoing debate between fine art and applied or commercial forms.


== Artists' definitions ==
Some artists explain their beliefs about art or in being an artist. These beliefs may compel them to take actions outside of the act(s) of creating art but are still related to their work.
Doechii (Jaylah Ji'mya Hickmon) is an American singer, songwriter, and rapper who won Best Female Artist in 2025 at the BET Awards. She stated her position as an artist requires civic responsibility while receiving this award.

I feel it's my responsibility as an artist to use this moment to speak up for all oppressed people. For Black people, for Latino people, for trans people, for the people in Gaza. We all deserve to live in hope and not in fear, and I hope we stand together, my brothers and my sisters, against hate, and we protest against it.
A single artist may create an art manifesto to explain their work while multiple artists may join or start art movements of ideologically aligned people to create a set of guidelines or rules to follow when making art.
One of them is the Manifesto of Futurism, created by an Italian poet called Filippo Tommaso Marinetti in 1909. It lists 11 declarations of what Futurism means and then goes on to explain in further detail. He discussed the progress of automobiles, steamers, and aeroplanes and how it created new beauty—speed. He believed literature would be absorbed, not overshadowed, by such progress. Literature and poetry would become an aggressive force against the world.
This manifesto partially inspired people to choose fascism in Italy. "From the 1920s to the 1940s he [Filippo Tommaso Marinetti] allied himself with the Fascist leader Benito Mussolini. Sharing a vision of a new Italy empowered by national and cultural supremacy, they relied on each other for inspiration and collaboration. Marinetti hoped that by supporting Fascism, Futurism would win the backing of the regime, become the official art of the state..."

9. We will glorify war — the only true hygiene of the world — militarism, patriotism, the destructive gesture of anarchist, the beautiful Ideas which kill, and the scorn of woman. 10. We will destroy museums, libraries and fight against moralism, feminism and all utilitarian cowardice.


== Education and employment ==


=== India ===

In 1556 a new leader was given control of Delhi who would create a major shift in the design, construction, and aesthetics of Indian art—12 year old Akbar. He formed a royal manuscript atelier (modern-day term: artist collective) consisting of 30 painters and 70

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  QID: Q2207288
  Extract: A craft or trade is a pastime or an occupation that requires particular skills and knowledge of skilled work. In a historical sense, particularly the Middle Ages and earlier, the term is usually applied to people occupied in small scale production of goods, or their maintenance, for example by tinke

  Title: American craft (similarity: 0.3704)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_craft
  QID: Q4745443
  Extract: American craft is craft work produced by independent studio artists working with traditional craft materials and processes. Examples include wood, glass, clay (ceramics), textiles, and metal (metalworking). Studio craft works tend to either serve or allude to a functional or utilitarian purpose, alt

  Title: Arts and Crafts movement (similarity: 0.3784)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arts_and_Crafts_movement
  QID: Q330369
  Extract: The Arts and Crafts movement was an international trend in the decorative and fine arts that developed earliest and most fully in the British Isles and subsequently spread across the British Empire and to the rest of Europe and North America. Broadly, the beginning of the movement can be dated to th

  Title: Helen Schamroth (similarity: 0.2143)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Schamroth
  QID: Q18632248
  Extract: Helena Jeannette Schamroth is a New Zealand craft artist and author.

  Title: List of best-selling music artists (similarity: 0.3830)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_music_artists
  QID: Q859266
  Extract: The following list of best-selling music artists includes musical artists from the 20th century to the present with claims of 75 million or more record sales worldwide. The tables list artists in descending order by claimed sales; artists with equal claimed sales are ranked by certified units.

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Craft artists create and reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using diverse techniques including welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft. They combine artistic vision with technical skill to develop functional and decorative objects, often working as independent studio artists. With median earnings of $46,080 annually according to BLS OEWS May 2025, craft artists typically operate as entrepreneurs managing both creative production and business operations.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Craft artists begin their day by selecting materials based on specific characteristics like strength, color, texture, and malleability for planned projects. They spend significant time cutting, shaping, fitting, and joining materials using hand tools, power tools, and specialized machinery to create functional or decorative objects. Artists apply finishing techniques to complete pieces and often sketch preliminary designs or create prototypes before beginning full production. They also handle business aspects including packaging products for shipping and developing pricing and display strategies for their work.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful craft artists possess exceptional originality and creative thinking abilities (importance 4.1-4.6), combined with precise manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness for detailed handwork. They excel at innovation and attention to detail while maintaining the persistence needed for complex, time-intensive projects. Strong visualization skills and fluency of ideas enable them to conceptualize and execute original designs. Those who thrive also demonstrate entrepreneurial abilities, as they often must market and sell their own work directly to customers.

CAREER ENTRY:
The field shows remarkable accessibility with 26.1% of practitioners holding only high school diplomas and another 26.1% having post-secondary certificates rather than degrees. Many enter through apprenticeships, art programs, or self-directed learning in specific craft techniques. Job Zone 3 preparation typically involves several months to several years of training to develop both artistic skills and technical proficiency with tools and materials.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Craft artists often evolve from learning basic techniques to developing signature styles and specialized expertise in particular materials or methods. Career advancement typically involves building reputation and clientele rather than traditional hierarchical progression. Many transition into teaching workshops, opening galleries, or expanding into related fields like fine art, jewelry making, or product design, with some eventually establishing craft studios or small manufacturing operations.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Employment stands at 4,580 practitioners nationally with a median annual wage of $46,080, though geographic variation is substantial with California offering $100,540 compared to Michigan's $25,960 (BLS OEWS May 2025). The highest employment concentrations are in Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (1,950), followed by Retail Trade (1,060). This reflects the dual nature of craft artists as both creative practitioners and small business operators, often selling through galleries, craft fairs, and direct retail channels.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Craft artists face relatively low automation risk due to the emphasis on handmade, original creations that require human creativity and manual dexterity. The core activities of thinking creatively (importance 4.6) and handling objects with precision (importance 3.6) are difficult to automate. However, some production processes and finishing techniques may become partially automated, potentially affecting mass-production aspects while preserving demand for truly handcrafted, artisanal work.

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  [riasec_cluster] Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (27-1013.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high Artistic (5.93 vs expected high) and Realistic orientations with overlapping creative thinking and visualization abilities.
    data: RIASEC A:5.93
    data: Thinking Creatively imp:4.6
    data: Visualization imp:3.6
  [skill_overlap] Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (51-9071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require exceptional manual dexterity (imp:3.8), finger dexterity (imp:3.9), and precision in handling specialized materials and tools.
    data: Manual Dexterity imp:3.8
    data: Finger Dexterity imp:3.9
    data: Control Precision imp:3.1
  [task_similarity] Etchers and Engravers (51-9194.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve cutting, shaping, and applying finishes to objects using hand tools and specialized equipment for decorative purposes.
    data: Cut, shape, fit, join materials
    data: Apply finishes to objects
    data: Hand tools usage
  [knowledge_overlap] Model Makers, Wood (51-7031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both utilize Production and Processing knowledge (imp:3.2) and Mechanical knowledge (imp:2.8) for fabricating patterns and creating prototypes.
    data: Production and Processing imp:3.2
    data: Mechanical imp:2.8
    data: Create prototypes or models
  [transferable_skill] Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers (51-6092.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both require creating patterns or templates (craft artists fabricate patterns to guide production) and working with materials requiring specific selection criteria.
    data: Fabricate patterns or templates
    data: Select materials based on characteristics
    data: Design knowledge imp:3.9

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
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  title_patterns   : ['craft artist', 'artisan', 'ceramics artist', 'ceramic artist', 'craft worker']
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