Some illustrators draw story boards for TV commercials. Story boards may also serve as guides to placement of actors and cameras and to other details during the production of commercials. Cartoonists draw political, advertising, social, and sports cartoons. Some cartoonists work with others who create the idea or story and write the captions. Most cartoonists, however, have humorous, critical, or dramatic talents in addition to drawing skills.
Animators work in the motion picture and television industries.
Art directors, also called visual journalists, read the material to be printed in periodicals, newspapers, and other printed media, and decide how to visually present the information in an eye-catching, yet organized manner. They make decisions about which photographs or artwork to use, and in general oversee production of the printed material. The need for self-expression motivates many fine artists. Working Conditions Graphic and fine artists generally work in art and design studios located in office buildings or their own homes. While their surroundings are usually well lighted and ventilated, odors from glues, paint, ink, or other materials may be present.