noun
artist
AR-tist/ˈɑːrtɪst/
Someone who creates or performs artistic work.
The artist paints a landscape at her easel.
Etymology
Latin ars covered practical skill and craft, not just creative expression. Artist likewise could name a skilled craftsperson, but became especially associated with practitioners of the fine arts.
In context
a nigerian-born visual artist who works in los angeles she's really a painter uh but she uses um photo transfers in her work
More examples
- He became a recording artist after years of performing.
- The mechanic is an artist at restoring old engines.
- Several artists displayed their work.
Forms
artist · artists
artistic adjective — Relating to art or showing creative skill.
Similar words
- creator
- Someone who makes something, not necessarily art.
- performer
- An artist whose work involves performance.