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How many hours do Fine Artists work on an average?

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Thank you comment icon Nearly everyone in my social circle is a fine artist, and have I spent many years in the "art world". The other responses here are spot on. It's often all encompassing and has no schedule. You may need a day job and you could be working on projects for years. It is difficult to understand how encompassing this work can be and as Gale suggests it has many parts. Networking, developing a community and finding ideas and work that you are passionate about can fuel a lifetime of art making and opportunities. Nathan Manuel
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Gale’s Answer

Hi, I am a Fine Artist in my spare time. I have exhibited my work online and via art galleries. The number of hours one works depends on many factors and can vary greatly. The medium used, the size of the artwork, and whether you have a deadline all play a factor. I have artist friends who work full-time and work eight hours a day, others do not have set hours as they work to complete commissions. Another artist I know has been working on a collection for two years for a solo project that will be on display starting this weekend.

I have worked on an oil painting over a weekend, Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday for a combined 22 hours. It is easy to get lost in time especially if creating fine art is your passion. There are other times where a piece, using acrylics has only taken me four hours.

Fine Artists not only create artwork they also run seminars on how to interpret Fine Art, teach studio art courses through community venues, museums(e.g Smithsonian), or as professors at college. Teaching a course at the Smithsonian on rotation for example would mean working approximately 6.5 hours for that month including teaching and adding time for preparing for the course work.

The possibilities and opportunities are limitless, especially with social media. Now anyone in the world can see your artwork.

Gale recommends the following next steps:

Follow a favorite artist via IG or another social media platform.
Attend a gallery opening, have a few questions ready in advance to ask the artist.
If you want to be a self-employed artist you have to include time for the business side(e.g. tracking expenses, costs for supplies and marketing if applicable)
Enjoy the journey
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James Constantine’s Answer

Dear Sharon,

The work schedule of a fine artist can be quite flexible and varies greatly. This flexibility is influenced by personal commitments, project demands, and the specific nature of their art. As per the data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), fine artists like painters, sculptors, and illustrators, usually work full-time, which is about 40 hours a week. However, there may be times when they need to work additional hours to meet project deadlines or attend art-related events. Some artists might even opt to work part-time or follow an irregular work schedule. It's important to remember that these figures are specific to the U.S., and the work hours for fine artists in other parts of the world could be different.

Stay Blessed!
James Constantine Frangos.
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