Sculptors use bronze among many other materials in their art.
A sculptor is someone who creates three-dimensional pictures out of stone, clay, metal, marble or any other solid substance. The world for creative professionals is expanding, according to The University for Creative Careers. Sculptors have more and more career opportunities available to them. Today's sculptors use their skills alongside architects, engineers, law enforcement professionals and filmmakers.
Forensic Sculptor
A forensic sculptor creates lifelike three-dimensional replications. This work entails helping law-enforcement professionals identify people through bones and unrecognizable remains. Knowledge of bone structure and fine arts is necessary for this career. Most forensic sculptors offer their services on a contract by contract basis.
Often, forensic sculptors such as Frank Bender, featured on "60 Minutes," must reconstruct what a person looked like from their skull. Bender gauges a person's face by first familiarizing himself with their age, weight, eating and drinking habits, smoking habits and medical condition. Then, based on intimate knowledge of facial tissue, he creates a three-dimensional picture
Industrial Sculptor
An industrial sculptor creates models based on engineers' sketches. An industrial sculptor who works for an automotive company creates three-dimensional, to-scale models of vehicles. Because these models must to be scale, industrial sculptors must be absolutely precise. She should also have an in-depth understanding of the item she is creating, such as what an automobile engine looks like and its place in the vehicle.
Exhibition Designer
An exhibition designer or sculptor prepares and oversees the installation of exhibits ranging from artistic, scientific, historical or simply informative. He must have a grasp of space management and must be able to gauge how much can fit comfortably into a given space.
He might be responsible for the pieces themselves or for the team creating each sculpture. Some exhibits are temporary, meaning he must be prepared to remove the exhibit after its allotted time at the venue. For permanent exhibits, he must determine how changes in season and others factors will affect them
Independent Artist
Sculptors who are independent artists dictate what sort of jobs they take. Many simply create pieces of art and market this art through shops, galleries, museums and events. Others are contractors who lend themselves out to people or businesses temporarily needing their skills. Sometimes businesses will hire sculptors to create three-dimensional logos, plaques or awards for employees and clients.
Teacher
Many professional sculptors find teaching a fulfilling career both financially and spiritually. Independent artists' salaries vary greatly and are affected drastically by small changes in the economy, according to MyPursuit.com. Teaching gives sculptors the security of a solid income and allows them three months off in the summer to pursue artistic goals.
