art-ist [ahr-tist] - noun
1. a person who produces works in any of the arts that are primarily subject to aesthetic criteria.
2. a person who practices one of the arts, esp. a painter or sculptor, etc.
3. a person whose trade or profession requires knowledge of design, drawing, painting, etc.
4. a person who works in the performing arts, such as an actor, musician, singer, dancer, etc.
5. a person whose work exhibits exceptional skill.
