Artist
Painter or sculptor
An artist creates works of art—paintings, sculptures, music, literature, or other forms of creative expression.
The term implies skill and intentionality: She's a true artist.
More broadly, artist describes anyone who brings creativity and mastery to their work: He's an artist in the kitchen.
A con artist deceives people skillfully.
In entertainment, artist often means performer: recording artist, solo artist.
One who applies pigment
- sculptorArtist shaping solid materials
- illustratorVisual artist for media
- sketchHasty informal drawing
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
gallery · portrait · muralist · watercolorist · printmaker · drawer · easel · palette
One who performs melodies
- dancerOne who moves rhythmically
- singerVocal music performer
- actorOne who portrays characters
- performerOne who entertains audiences
entertainer · virtuoso · soloist · ensemble · troupe · stage · concert · recital
One who produces something
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- innovatorCreator of new methods
- craftsmanSkilled manual worker
- designerOne who plans appearances
imaginative · original · expressive · aesthetic · inspiration · muse · creative process · medium
Self-employed project work
- commissionPayment for services rendered
- patronRegular supporter or customer
- gallerySpace for displaying artwork
- agentOne who acts independently
portfolio · residency · grant · exhibition · collector · curator · dealer · auction
painter
One who applies pigment
- sculptorArtist shaping solid materials
- illustratorVisual artist for media
- sketchHasty informal drawing
canvas · gallery · portrait · muralist · watercolorist · printmaker · drawer · easel · palette · brush
musician
One who performs melodies
performer · entertainer · virtuoso · soloist · ensemble · troupe · stage · concert · recital · choreographer
creator
One who produces something
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- innovatorCreator of new methods
- craftsmanSkilled manual worker
designer · imaginative · original · expressive · aesthetic · inspiration · muse · creative process · medium · style
freelance
Self-employed project work
- commissionPayment for services rendered
- patronRegular supporter or customer
- gallerySpace for displaying artwork
agent · portfolio · residency · grant · exhibition · collector · curator · dealer · auction · retrospective
master
Authority or controller
talented · trained · self-taught · technique · precision · dexterity · craftsmanship · expertise · practice · discipline
genius
Person of rare brilliance
- martial artistCombat discipline practitioner
- artistic freedomRight to create unrestrained
- con artistProfessional fraud perpetrator
- artistic licenceCreative deviation from accuracy
- scam artistOne who defrauds others
- indie artistsSelf-managed creative performers