Sculptors cut three-dimensional art works out of wood or stone. Sculptors also mold forms from clay, wire, plastic, or metal. Printmakers create printed images from designs cut into wood, stone, or metal. Painting restorers fix damaged or faded paintings. They clean the surface and repaint damaged areas.
Many artists sell their works to stores and art galleries.
However, most artists have other jobs to support themselves. Some artists teach art classes or give private art lessons. Others work for government-sponsored art programs or work at art galleries. Many artists work in a field that is unrelated to art. Artists is in the Art, Media, and Communications Career Cluster.