Doll Painter
にんぎょうさいしきこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Artisans specializing in painting and coloring dolls and crafts. They skillfully use brushes and airbrushes to apply colors to materials, enhancing their artistic value.
Description
Doll painters are specialists who mix paints according to color plans and apply them using brushes or airbrushes to dolls and crafts made of wood, resin, ceramics, etc. They perform priming, masking techniques, drying management, followed by layering, shading, and highlighting to accentuate detailed expressions. They are needed in a wide range of fields such as traditional crafts, toy production, and display items, requiring high reproducibility and artistry through manual labor.
Future Outlook
With growing interest in handmade markets and traditional crafts, demand for skilled artisans is expected to remain stable. Opportunities for custom orders and expansion into overseas markets may also increase.
Personality Traits
Excellent color sense / High concentration / Meticulous and polite / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice artisan → Doll Painter → Senior Painter → Workshop leader → Independent practice
Required Skills
Color adjustment / Fine work / Masking techniques / Painting techniques (brush/airbrush) / Priming
Recommended Skills
Airbrush techniques / Color certification / Design proposal skills / Knowledge of paint and resin properties
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to accurately reproduce fine tones and shading. |
| Creativity & Ideation | High creativity is required for color design and expression. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Most work is done individually, with little need for interpersonal coordination. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Paint mixing is primarily based on experience, and advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Aliases
- Doll Painter
- Doll Painting Worker
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