Artists must be able to create functional and/or decorative objects or products, ranging from sketches of court trials to fashion illustrations to fine art objects and more. They must be able to apply principles of design and to use a variety of materials, equipment, and techniques, including computer technology, as required. They need ability to visualize and to be creative and original. Job types include illustrators, sketch artists, painters, sculptors, cartoonists, animators, and multi-media artists, etc.