Charge scenic artist

A charge scenic artist, also known as a charge artist or head scenic artist, leads and oversees the painting of stage, film, or television scenery.^{[citation needed]}

The duties of the charge artist involve techniques for replicating color and texture, as well as preparing and aging various surfaces. ^[1] The charge artist interprets the scenic designer's technical drawings and paint elevations, and with a crew of journeymen scenic artists, brings them to life on the actual scenery.^{[citation needed]}

The charge artist is also responsible for the budgeting of the finished sets along with the production designer and the art director.^[2]

In the United States such individuals are typically members of the United Scenic Artists union.^{[citation needed]}

Notable scenic artists

References

^ Ionazzi, Daniel (October 15, 1996). The Stagecraft Handbook. Writer's Digest Books. ISBN 978-1-55870-404-6.
^ Crabtree, Susan; Beudert, Peter (November 12, 2012). Scenic Art for the Theatre: History, Tools and Techniques. CRC Press. ISBN 978-1-136-08430-0.

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[Ionazzi-1] Ionazzi, Daniel (October 15, 1996). The Stagecraft Handbook. Writer's Digest Books. ISBN 978-1-55870-404-6.

[2] Crabtree, Susan; Beudert, Peter (November 12, 2012). Scenic Art for the Theatre: History, Tools and Techniques. CRC Press. ISBN 978-1-136-08430-0.

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