a person who produces works in any of the arts that are primarily subject to aesthetic criteria.

a person who practices one of the fine arts, esp. a painter or sculptor.

a person whose trade or profession requires a knowledge of design, drawing, painting, etc.

a commercial artist.

a person who works in one of the performing arts, as an actor, musician, or singer; a public performer

a mime artist; an artist of the dance.

a person whose work exhibits exceptional skill.

a person who is expert at trickery or deceit

He's an artist with cards.

Obsolete . an artisan.

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scientist

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artisan , artiste , authority , composer , craftsperson , creator , expert , handicrafter , inventor , painter , virtuoso , whiz * , actor , dancer , master , performer , professional , sculptor , singer , star