Conceives and develops ideas, designs and styles for paintings and drawings; arranges objects, positions models, and selects landscapes and other visual forms according to chosen subject matter; selects artistic media, method and materials; applies media to surfaces using appropriate techniques.

• Generally works indoors in art studios, may work outside frequently especially if specialising in landscapes.
• Weather is likely to determine ability to work outside.
• Usually works in adequately heated and ventilated work spaces.
• Some art materials contain harmful substances, vapours and chemicals and appropriate personal safety equipment should be utilised as required.

• Sedentary to light physical demand levels depending on size of the canvas being worked on. May sit or stand frequently at an easel.
• Occasionally walks about the studio or work area to gather paints, brushes, to change perspective and to collect other materials or to inspect the painting.
• Stretching up and reaching across may be required depending on the size of the canvas being worked on.
• Bending may be required when inspecting pieces of art, but is not likely to be a significant component of this job.
• Squatting, crouching and kneeling is not a significant feature of the job.
• Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant feature of the job.
• Contact with skin irritants or water is likely when dealing with a variety paints and dyes.
• Lifting, carrying and holding is likely to be required occasionally to facilitate the collecting of equipment, raw materials and finished art works.
• Repetitive movements of the hands and arms are required frequently to constantly.
• Driving may be required to view scenery, to facilitate the collection of resources and the delivery of finished works. However, driving is not typically required.
• Use of hand-held tools and equipment will be frequent and may include sketching, drawing and painting equipment and cameras.
• Mental skills necessary include artistic and creative skills, problem-solving and organisation.

A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.