scenic painter
Scenic painters decorate sets for live performances. They employ a broad variety of crafting and painting techniques such as figurative painting, landscape painting and Trompe-l'œil to create convincing scenes. Their work is based on artistic vision, sketches and pictures. They work in close cooperation with the designers.
Also called: theater scene painter, theatre scene painter, scenic painter & artist, scenery artist, scenery painter, scenic artist, scene painter, scenic painter and artist
- 22
- essential skills
- 10
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- set builderWhat changes?16 skills in common
- prop makerWhat changes?13 skills in common
- costume maker12 skills in common
- mask makerWhat changes?12 skills in common
- media integration operator12 skills in common
- performance video operator12 skills in common
- sound operator12 skills in common
- stage machinist12 skills in common
Essential skills
22- adapt sets
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- define set painting methods
- develop an artistic framework
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- interpret artistic intentions
- keep up with trends
- maintain theatre equipment
- maintain theatre sets
- maintain workshop space
- meet deadlines
- paint sets
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- transfer designs
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- understand artistic concepts
- use genre painting techniques
- use personal protection equipment
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work with respect for own safety
Optional skills
10No account needed to start
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