Distribution across 10 profiles.
Middle half of Fine Artist, Including Painter, Sculptor, And Illustrators score between 16% and 22%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 13%
28% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work21%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen16%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action9%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person54%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Fine Artist, Including Painter, Sculptor, And Illustrator, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Creating original artwork (e.g., painting on canvas, sculpting with clay or metal, drawing illustrations) based on personal vision, client requests, or artistic inspiration
deep expertisesocial core
34%AA
0%
Preparing materials and tools (e.g., stretching canvases, mixing paints, sharpening tools, setting up sculpting stations)
22%AA
8%
Sketching or drafting preliminary concepts, compositions, or designs to refine ideas before final execution
15%AD
20%
Exhibiting artwork in galleries, art fairs, or online platforms, including handling logistics like framing, shipping, and installation
15%DA
23%
Promoting and marketing their work (e.g., maintaining a portfolio website, posting on social media, networking with galleries or clients)
5%DD
44%
Engaging with clients, collectors, or galleries to discuss commissions, sales, or collaborations, including negotiating terms and contracts
deep expertisesocial core
4%AD
8%
Researching artistic techniques, historical styles, or subject matter to inform and inspire their work
1%DD
62%
Managing administrative tasks (e.g., tracking expenses, invoicing, applying for grants or residencies, organizing studio space)
1%DD
85%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Creating original artwork (e.g., painting on canvas, sculpting with clay or metal, drawing illustrations) based on personal vision, client requests, or artistic inspiration
deep expertisesocial core
60%AA
0%
Sketching or drafting preliminary concepts, compositions, or designs to refine ideas before final execution
13%AD
30%
Promoting and marketing their work (e.g., maintaining a portfolio website, posting on social media, networking with galleries or clients)
10%DD
53%
Preparing materials and tools (e.g., stretching canvases, mixing paints, sharpening tools, setting up sculpting stations)
5%AA
7%
Managing administrative tasks (e.g., tracking expenses, invoicing, applying for grants or residencies, organizing studio space)
4%DD
91%
Researching artistic techniques, historical styles, or subject matter to inform and inspire their work
3%DD
63%
Exhibiting artwork in galleries, art fairs, or online platforms, including handling logistics like framing, shipping, and installation
1%DA
18%
Engaging with clients, collectors, or galleries to discuss commissions, sales, or collaborations, including negotiating terms and contracts
deep expertisesocial core
1%AD
9%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Creating original artwork (e.g., painting on canvas, sculpting with clay or metal, drawing illustrations) based on personal vision, client requests, or artistic inspiration
deep expertisesocial core
30%AA
1%
Researching artistic techniques, historical styles, or subject matter to inform and inspire their work
20%DD
65%
Managing administrative tasks (e.g., tracking expenses, invoicing, applying for grants or residencies, organizing studio space)
17%DD
90%
Sketching or drafting preliminary concepts, compositions, or designs to refine ideas before final execution
12%AD
30%
Preparing materials and tools (e.g., stretching canvases, mixing paints, sharpening tools, setting up sculpting stations)
10%AA
10%
Promoting and marketing their work (e.g., maintaining a portfolio website, posting on social media, networking with galleries or clients)
7%DD
49%
Exhibiting artwork in galleries, art fairs, or online platforms, including handling logistics like framing, shipping, and installation
0%DA
15%
Engaging with clients, collectors, or galleries to discuss commissions, sales, or collaborations, including negotiating terms and contracts
deep expertisesocial core
0%AD
12%
Save & share
AI tools for this role
Tools relevant to the most automatable tasks in this profession.
