decorative painter

Decorative painters design and create visual art on different kinds of surfaces such as pottery, casings, glass and fabric. They use diverse materials and a variety of techniques to produce decorative illustrations ranging from stenciling to free-hand drawing.

ESCO Code

7316.1

NACE Code

90.12 - Visual arts creation activities

Alternative Labels

specialist decorator

traditional glass painter

decorative artist

pottery painter

glass painter

tole painter

ceramic painter

interior decorative artist

decorative glass artist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

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Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

articulate artistic proposal contextualise artistic work create artwork create original drawings create original paintings create sketches define set painting methods develop an artistic framework develop visual elements gather reference materials for artwork maintain an artistic portfolio paint surfaces select artistic materials to create artworks study artistic techniques study artworks submit preliminary artwork use artistic materials for drawing use paint safety equipment use painting techniques work independently as an artist

Essential Knowledge

intellectual property law

Optional Skills and Competences

assess conservation needs collaborate with technical experts on artworks create 2D painting decorate furniture decorate musical instruments decorate textile articles define artistic approach develop artistic project budgets discuss artwork gather reference materials mix pencil lead materials paint decorative designs paint sets select artistic productions use genre painting techniques

Optional Knowledge

home decoration techniques paint spraying techniques

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/41a51397-089d-459d-9b7e-f1cdee5ad6bb

Status

released

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