Portrait Artist
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
An artist who observes the client's face and features and draws a portrait sketch in a short time.
Description
Portrait artists leverage their observation and drawing skills to create illustrations that deform yet capture the likeness of people's features and expressions in a short time. They often receive requests at events, commercial facilities, tourist spots, and perform live sketches while engaging in face-to-face communication. Production using not only analog materials (pencils, colored pencils, watercolors) but also digital tools is common. Many work as freelancers, with diverse work styles such as posting on SNS or portfolios, and collaborations with companies.
Future Outlook
Requests through SNS and online platforms are on the rise, and demand for tourist spots and events remains stable. New markets are expected to expand with the adoption of digital technology.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Creative / High concentration / Sociable
Work Style
Event dispatch / Freelance / Side job possible / Store resident
Career Path
Assistant Portrait Artist → Freelance Portrait Artist → Event Illustrator → Painting Studio Instructor
Required Skills
Expression Rendering Skills / Observation Skills / Quick Drawing Techniques / Sketching
Recommended Skills
Digital Drawing / English Conversation (for tourists) / Portfolio Creation / SNS Marketing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because facial expressions and detailed features must be accurately depicted. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to accurately draw out requests through dialogue with the client. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because deformed expressions that capture features while utilizing individuality are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical analysis is hardly required. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because most work is completed individually. |
Aliases
- Caricature Artist
- Portrait Artist
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