[Core] [50% incumbents] Use materials such as pens and ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, or computer software to create artwork.
  DWAs: Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes. | Apply paint to surfaces. | Apply finishes to artwork, crafts, or displays.

[Core] [50% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Confer with clients, editors, writers, art directors, and other interested parties regarding the nature and content of artwork to be produced.
  DWAs: Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Maintain portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities.
  DWAs: Maintain records, documents, or other files.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Market artwork through brochures, mailings, or Web sites.
  DWAs: Perform marketing activities.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Study different techniques to learn how to apply them to artistic endeavors.
  DWAs: Research new technologies.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Monitor events, trends, and other circumstances, research specific subject areas, attend art exhibitions, and read art publications to develop ideas and keep current on art world activities.
  DWAs: Monitor current trends. | Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Photograph objects, places, or scenes for reference material.
  DWAs: Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.

[Supplemental] [50% incumbents] Model substances such as clay or wax, using fingers and small hand tools to form objects.
  DWAs: Build models, patterns, or templates.

[Supplemental] [50% incumbents] Create sculptures, statues, and other three-dimensional artwork by using abrasives and tools to shape, carve, and fabricate materials such as clay, stone, wood, or metal.
  DWAs: Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.

[Supplemental] [50% incumbents] Set up exhibitions of artwork for display or sale.
  DWAs: Arrange artwork, products, or props.

[Supplemental] [50% incumbents] Render drawings, illustrations, and sketches of buildings, manufactured products, or models, working from sketches, blueprints, memory, models, or reference materials.
  DWAs: Draw detailed or technical illustrations.

[Supplemental] [50% incumbents] Frame and mat artwork for display or sale.
  DWAs: Prepare materials for preservation, storage, or display.

[Supplemental] [50% incumbents] Submit artwork to shows or galleries.
  DWAs: Send information, materials or documentation.

[Supplemental] [50% incumbents] Cut, bend, laminate, arrange, and fasten individual or mixed raw and manufactured materials and products to form works of art.
  DWAs: Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.

[Supplemental] [50% incumbents] Provide entertainment at special events by performing activities such as drawing cartoons.
  DWAs: Entertain public with comedic or dramatic performances.

[Supplemental] [50% incumbents] Create and prepare sketches and model drawings of cartoon characters, providing details from memory, live models, manufactured products, or reference materials.
  DWAs: Draw detailed or technical illustrations.

[Supplemental] [50% incumbents] Create finished art work as decoration, or to elucidate or substitute for spoken or written messages.
  DWAs: Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.

[Supplemental] [50% incumbents] Create sketches, profiles, or likenesses of posed subjects or photographs, using any combination of freehand drawing, mechanical assembly kits, and computer imaging.
  DWAs: Draw detailed or technical illustrations.

[Supplemental] [50% incumbents] Trace drawings onto clear acetate for painting or coloring, or trace them with ink to make final copies.
  DWAs: Draw detailed or technical illustrations.

[Supplemental] [50% incumbents] Apply solvents and cleaning agents to clean surfaces of paintings, and to remove accretions, discolorations, and deteriorated varnish.
  DWAs: Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities. | Clean objects. | Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions.

[Supplemental] [50% incumbents] Collaborate with writers who create ideas, stories, or captions that are combined with artists' work.
  DWAs: Collaborate with others to prepare or perform artistic productions.

[Supplemental] [49% incumbents] Shade and fill in sketch outlines and backgrounds, using a variety of media such as water colors, markers, and transparent washes, labeling designated colors when necessary.
  DWAs: Draw detailed or technical illustrations.

[Supplemental] [49% incumbents] Submit preliminary or finished artwork or project plans to clients for approval, incorporating changes as necessary.
  DWAs: Present work to clients for approval.

[Supplemental] [49% incumbents] Collaborate with engineers, mechanics, and other technical experts as necessary to build and install creations.
  DWAs: Coordinate logistics for productions or events.

[Supplemental] [49% incumbents] Brush or spray protective or decorative finishes on completed background panels, informational legends, exhibit accessories, or finished paintings.
  DWAs: Apply finishes to artwork, crafts, or displays.

[Supplemental] [49% incumbents] Teach artistic techniques to children or adults.
  DWAs: Teach classes in area of specialization.

[Supplemental] [48% incumbents] Develop project budgets for approval, estimating time lines and material costs.
  DWAs: Estimate costs for projects or productions.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Writing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Design (imp:4.35 lvl:5.23) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:4.24 lvl:5.10) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  English Language (imp:3.87 lvl:4.19) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Production and Processing (imp:3.59 lvl:4.20) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Fine Arts (imp:3.45 lvl:4.30) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Education and Training (imp:3.41 lvl:3.53) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Communications and Media (imp:3.36 lvl:3.78) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.32 lvl:3.52) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Mathematics (imp:3.20 lvl:3.52) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administration and Management (imp:3.05 lvl:3.43) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Psychology (imp:2.80 lvl:3.10) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Geography (imp:2.72 lvl:2.74) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Administrative (imp:2.70 lvl:3.47) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.63 lvl:1.81) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.56 lvl:3.28) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Transportation (imp:2.40 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.39 lvl:1.81) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.38 lvl:3.07) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Law and Government (imp:2.33 lvl:1.98) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Telecommunications (imp:2.14) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Building and Construction (imp:2.09) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Mechanical (imp:2.09) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Chemistry (imp:2.06) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.02) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  History and Archeology (imp:1.78) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.72) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Physics (imp:1.64) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.63 lvl:1.72) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Biology (imp:1.41) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Foreign Language (imp:1.27) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Originality (imp:4.38 lvl:4.62) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Visualization (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.75 lvl:5.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  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:3.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — 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:3.00) — 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
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — 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.
  Written Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Control Precision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Static Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Depth Perception (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Stamina (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Auditory Attention (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Memorization (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Response Orientation (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  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:4.80 lvl:5.82) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Getting Information (imp:3.91 lvl:2.87) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.72 lvl:4.54) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.57 lvl:3.67) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.56 lvl:4.78) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.46 lvl:4.36) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Working with Computers (imp:3.46 lvl:2.90) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.37 lvl:3.10) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.34 lvl:2.62) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.16 lvl:3.46) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.89 lvl:3.08) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:2.85 lvl:2.05) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.83 lvl:3.43) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.81 lvl:2.77) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.77 lvl:2.86) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Processing Information (imp:2.71 lvl:2.67) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.64 lvl:2.76) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:2.54 lvl:1.97) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.51 lvl:2.35) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.49 lvl:2.40) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.45 lvl:1.83) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.33 lvl:2.29) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.29 lvl:2.10) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.28 lvl:1.67) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.18 lvl:2.21) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:1.99 lvl:1.70) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:1.94 lvl:1.31) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:1.91 lvl:1.32) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:1.85 lvl:1.15) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.84 lvl:1.28) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:1.77 lvl:1.51) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:1.72 lvl:1.24) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.68 lvl:1.26) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:1.64 lvl:1.01) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:1.62 lvl:0.50) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:1.57 lvl:0.73) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:1.56 lvl:0.83) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:1.56) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.38) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.30 lvl:0.46) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.24) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Innovation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.97) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.86) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.86) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  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 
  Integrity (imp:1.51) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.32) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.30) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.29) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Innovation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Dependability (imp:0.98) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Optimism (imp:0.84) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.44) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.40) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy (imp:0.37) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation (imp:0.37) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.26) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Social Orientation (imp:0.22) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction 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
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  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
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.26) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility (imp:-0.50) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:-0.62) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Persuasion (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Operation and Control (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Instructing (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 11,220
  annual_median    : $55,490
  annual_pct10     : $31,630
  annual_pct25     : $37,560
  annual_pct75     : $83,200
  annual_pct90     : $144,210
  annual_mean      : $73,150
  hourly_median    : $26.68

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Oregon ($98,540)
  lowest_state     : Kansas ($25,830)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.815x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (30 total) ---
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    4,640  median: $  49,240
  Information                              emp:    1,600  median: $ 130,560
  Retail Trade                             emp:      880  median: $  50,410
  Educational Services                     emp:      880  median: $  42,760
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      780  median: $  64,870
  Manufacturing                            emp:      540  median: $  47,600
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      440  median: $  41,730
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      300  median: $  51,920
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      210  median: $  74,710
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      190  median: $       0

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (10 total) ---
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    4,640  median: $  49,240
  Information                              emp:    1,600  median: $ 130,560
  Retail Trade                             emp:      880  median: $  50,410
  Educational Services                     emp:      880  median: $  42,760
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      780  median: $  64,870
  Manufacturing                            emp:      540  median: $  47,600
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      440  median: $  41,730
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      300  median: $  51,920
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      210  median: $  74,710
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      190  median: $       0

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T21:19:34.050813Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Charles Alston (similarity: 0.1600)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Alston
  QID: Q1906150
  Extract: Charles Henry "Spinky" Alston was an American painter, sculptor, illustrator, muralist and teacher who lived and worked in the New York City neighborhood of Harlem. Alston was active in the Harlem Renaissance; Alston was the first African-American supervisor for the Works Progress Administration's F

  Title: List of people from Italy (similarity: 0.1395)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Italy
  QID: Q3269631
  Extract: This is a list of notable individuals from the geographic region of Italy, distinguished by their connection to the nation through residence in the region or legal status there. They are categorized based on their specific areas of achievement and prominence, including

  Title: Charles Waterhouse (artist) (similarity: 0.1818)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Waterhouse_(artist)
  QID: Q5083382
  Extract: Charles H. Waterhouse was an American painter, illustrator and sculptor renowned for using United States Marine Corps historical themes as the motif for his works. His art spans subjects from Tun Tavern, the birthplace of the U. S. Marines to present day topics. Throughout his career, he created ove

  Title: Miroslav Štěpánek (artist) (similarity: 0.2299)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miroslav_%C5%A0t%C4%9Bp%C3%A1nek_(artist)
  QID: Q12038054
  Extract: Miroslav Štěpánek was a Czech artist, director, screenwriter, set designer, illustrator, graphic designer, animator, and sculptor. He was known for his contributions to Czech animated film and Czech, British and Japanese puppet film, cartoon animation and theatre during the 20th century.

  Title: Thomas Eyre Macklin (similarity: 0.0500)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Eyre_Macklin
  QID: Q21460194
  Extract: Thomas Eyre Macklin RBA was a British painter in oils and watercolour, illustrator, sculptor and designer of monuments, who signed his works T. Eyre Macklin or T.E. Macklin.

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data with detailed work activities and comprehensive skill/knowledge profiles. BLS wage data provides solid market intelligence foundation.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T17:53:45.921097+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,528
tokens_output        : 3,914
cost_usd             : $0.042713
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for the broad occupation category. Semantic neighbors include specific artists like Charles Alston and Charles Waterhouse, indicating the field encompasses diverse individual practitioners rather than a unified professional category.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Fine Artists create original artwork using diverse media and techniques, including painting, sculpture, and digital illustration. They develop visual concepts by integrating elements like line, space, color, and perspective to produce desired artistic effects. These creative professionals work across traditional and digital platforms, often maintaining portfolios and marketing their work to galleries, clients, or commercial enterprises.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Fine artists begin by researching subjects, studying techniques, and gathering reference materials through photography or observation. They spend substantial time creating artwork using materials ranging from traditional pens, inks, watercolors, and clay to modern computer software like Adobe Creative Suite. Artists regularly confer with clients, editors, or art directors to discuss project requirements and creative direction. They maintain detailed portfolios showcasing their evolving styles and abilities, while also dedicating time to marketing their work through websites, exhibitions, and promotional materials. Many artists balance creation time with business activities, monitoring art trends, attending exhibitions, and networking within the creative community.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful fine artists possess exceptional originality and fluency of ideas, with strong visualization abilities that allow them to conceptualize and execute creative visions. They excel in innovative thinking and demonstrate high tolerance for ambiguity, as artistic work often involves uncertain outcomes and subjective feedback. These individuals typically show intellectual curiosity and achievement orientation, continuously studying new techniques and pushing creative boundaries. The role demands excellent visual color discrimination, arm-hand steadiness, and manual dexterity for precise artistic execution, whether working with traditional tools or digital interfaces.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into fine arts typically requires artistic talent demonstrated through portfolios rather than specific formal education, though 35.1% of practitioners hold bachelor's degrees and 37.0% have some college coursework. Many artists develop skills through art schools, workshops, or self-directed study of traditional and digital techniques. Strong foundation in design principles, color theory, and various artistic media is essential, along with basic business skills for portfolio maintenance and self-promotion.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Fine artists may advance by building recognition through gallery exhibitions, commercial success, or specializing in high-demand areas like digital illustration or commercial art. Career progression often leads to roles as art directors, specialized illustrators for specific industries, or independent artists with established client bases. Some transition into related fields such as graphic design, special effects animation, or teaching, leveraging their artistic expertise and creative problem-solving abilities.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025, fine artists earn a median annual wage of $55,490, with significant geographic variation from $25,830 in Kansas to $98,540 in Oregon (3.81x ratio). Total employment stands at 11,220 positions nationally, with highest concentrations in Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (4,640 employed), followed by Information (1,600) and Retail Trade (880). The field shows strong demand for digital skills, with hot technology tools including Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3D modeling software. Geographic clustering in creative hubs and technology centers suggests better opportunities in urban markets with established arts communities.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Fine artists face low automation risk due to the highly creative and original nature of their work, particularly in conceptual development and artistic vision. While AI tools may assist with certain technical aspects of creation, the core work activities of thinking creatively and developing original artistic concepts remain fundamentally human endeavors that require cultural understanding, emotional expression, and aesthetic judgment.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Graphic Designers (27-1024.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high importance in Design knowledge (4.3 vs 4.6) and extensive use of Adobe Creative Suite software.
    data: Design knowledge overlap
    data: Adobe Creative Cloud technology
    data: Visual design skills
  [knowledge_overlap] Special Effects Artists and Animators (27-1014.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require strong Computers and Electronics knowledge (4.2 importance) and use similar digital art software including Adobe After Effects.
    data: Computers and Electronics knowledge
    data: Adobe After Effects
    data: Digital creation tools
  [riasec_cluster] Craft Artists (27-1012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles show dominant Artistic RIASEC profile (A:7.00) with similar manual creation and originality requirements.
    data: Artistic RIASEC code 7.00
    data: Manual creation tasks
    data: Originality ability
  [career_pathway] Art Directors (27-1011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Art Directors represent natural progression from Fine Artists, requiring similar Design knowledge (4.3) and creative thinking abilities.
    data: Design knowledge base
    data: Creative thinking work activity
    data: Arts industry overlap
  [task_similarity] Photographers (27-4021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve photographing objects and scenes for reference material, and require strong visual composition skills.
    data: Photography task overlap
    data: Visual composition
    data: Reference material gathering

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['fine artist', 'painter', 'sculptor', 'illustrator', 'artist', 'artwork', 'visual art', 'creative']
  exclude_keywords : ['graphic designer', 'animator', 'photographer', 'art director', 'commercial designer']
  title_patterns   : ['Fine Artist', 'Artist', 'Painter', 'Sculptor', 'Illustrator']
  common_variations: ['3D Artist', 'Visual Artist', 'Creative Artist', 'Studio Artist', 'Independent Artist', 'Freelance Artist', 'Contemporary Artist', 'Traditional Artist']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'materials', 'objects', 'artistic', 'principles', 'techniques', 'ideas', 'art', 'activities', 'artwork', 'artists', 'control', 'includes', 'events', 'technical', 'creative', 'tools', 'physical']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01417  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     40  0.01350  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:95%  dwas:5%
equipment                  24  0.00810  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:96%  dwas:4%
materials                  20  0.00675  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:15%
objects                    20  0.00675  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  dwas:30%  onet_tasks:10%
artistic                   18  0.00607  inference            inference:44%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:17%
principles                 17  0.00573  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:94%  inference:6%
techniques                 16  0.00540  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
ideas                      15  0.00506  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:20%  inference:7%
art                        15  0.00506  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:40%  inference:33%  wikipedia:20%
activities                 15  0.00506  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  onet_tasks:13%  dwas:13%
artwork                    13  0.00439  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:62%  dwas:23%  inference:15%
artists                    12  0.00405  inference            inference:92%  onet_tasks:8%
control                    12  0.00405  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
includes                   12  0.00405  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
events                     11  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:18%  dwas:9%
technical                  11  0.00371  dwas                 dwas:55%  onet_dimensions:27%  onet_tasks:9%
creative                   11  0.00371  inference            inference:91%  onet_dimensions:9%
tools                      10  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:20%
physical                   10  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  dwas:40%
body                       10  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
hand                        9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:11%  inference:11%
products                    9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  onet_tasks:33%  dwas:11%
performing                  9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
design                      9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:22%  dwas:11%
fine                        9  0.00304  inference            inference:78%  onet_dimensions:22%
resources                   9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
create                      8  0.00270  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:75%  onet_dimensions:12%  inference:12%
providing                   8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
problem                     8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%