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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for watercolor in the United States is $53,050.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a watercolor artist, you need a strong background in drawing, painting techniques, and color theory, often supported by a portfolio of previous work or a degree in fine arts. Familiarity with professional-grade watercolor paints, papers, brushes, and sometimes digital imaging tools is common in the field. Creativity, attention to detail, time management, and good communication skills are valuable soft skills for success. These qualities are essential for producing high-quality artwork, meeting client or gallery expectations, and building a sustainable career in the arts.

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As a professional watercolor artist, your daily tasks often include developing original artwork, managing commissions or client projects, and preparing pieces for exhibition or sale. You may also spend time networking with galleries, marketing your work online, and participating in art fairs or shows. One of the common challenges is managing time effectively to meet client deadlines while maintaining creative quality and originality. Collaboration can occur with other artists, designers, or organizations, especially for large-scale projects or teaching workshops. Building a strong professional reputation requires not just artistic skill but also consistent engagement with the art community and potential clients.

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Acrylic, Drawing, and/or Watercolor Instructor Wanted in Hanover!

Acrylic, Drawing, and/or Watercolor Instructor Wanted in Hanover!

Chartpak, Inc.

Hanover, MD

$10/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Chartpak, Inc. is an art and office supply company located in Leeds, MA. Chartpak is the parent company of Grumbacher art supplies, the US distributor of Koh-I-Noor drawing supplies, and host of the online artist community, thalo.com.

Job Description

Watercolor, acrylic painting and/or drawing instructor wanted to teach art classes at the Michaels store in Hanover!

This is a part-time, permanent position. This is a great opportunity for an artist who would like to be able to offer classes, but does not have their own studio space to do so.

We are looking for instructors who:

-have the ability to paint and/or draw realistically

-have the ability to teach realistic, acrylic painting, watercolor and/or drawing classes

-have the willingness to market their classes and build their own student base

Compensation:

FREE Basics: MAKE A Project Classes: Scheduled up to one time per month

  • Hourly rate plus $3 per student

Advanced Classes: Acrylic Painting, Watercolor and Drawing Classes:

  • Hourly rate plus $7 per student for 6 students in attendance or less
  • Hourly rate plus $10 per student for 7 students in attendance or more

*All schedules to be determined between instructor and Michaels store management.

Duration: Classes are two hours in length.

The goal of each class is for students to leave with a finished painting or drawing.

Certification: All Grumbacher art instructors who teach classes at Michaels must become certified through Grumbacher.

TO APPLY FOR CERTIFICATION (free of charge): Visit jobs.grumbacher.com to start the process

  • Find the store that you would like to apply for by choosing your state from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
  • Click on the store that you would like to apply for certification
  • Read the official job description (at jobs.grumbacher.com)
  • Submit your application

You will be contacted regarding the next step after we receive and review your online application. If you have questions or require assistance, please respond directly to this ad.

Please note: Certification through Grumbacher is completely independent of the Michaels hiring process. Once certified, you must complete the Michaels employment application.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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