Painter (Artist)

• Communicating with clients to determine their painting requirements and helping them make the best decisions for their projects • Covering trim, floors, furniture and other surfaces with masking tape, drop cloths and other protective coverings to keep them free of paint • Setting up ventilators and other safety equipment to protect Painters from unhealthy fumes • Preparing surfaces to be painted by washing them, filling holes and cracks with putty and sanding them until they’re smooth • Strong command of color theory, perspective, drawing, and painting techniques. • Original thinking and personal artistic vision to express ideas visually. • Ability to work independently, meet exhibition deadlines, and handle constructive feedback. • Applying primer and other sealers to paint surfaces to ensure that paint sticks to them • Mixing and matching paint, stain and other finishes to job specifications • Applying paint, stain and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers or sprayers • Maintaining an inventory of supplies like paint brushes, rollers and tarps • Removing old finish using scrapers, chemical compounds or blowtorches • Estimating time and material costs on painting projects • Following safeguards, rules and regulations