Arts and Crafts - Visual Artists

Here you will learn some English words related to visual artists such as "painter", "illustrator", and "sculptor".

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Arts and Crafts
artist [noun]

someone who creates drawings, sculptures, paintings, etc. either as their job or hobby

Ex: She decided to pursue a career as an artist .

an artist who specializes in creating humorous and exaggerated drawings of people

an artist who specializes in creating humorous drawings, often in the form of comic strips or cartoons

an artist who specializes in creating detailed drawings or plans for technical purposes

an artist who specializes in creating illustrations, often for books, magazines, or other publications

an artist who specializes in creating small scale, highly detailed works of art

a well-known European painter, especially one who lived before the 19th century

painter [noun]

an artist who paints pictures

Ex: The painter captures everyday life in her city with a unique style .

an artist who draws with chalk on the sidewalk, hoping to get money from the pedestrians

animator [noun]

a person who creates moving images, such as cartoons, using various techniques and software

a person whose job is designing buildings and typically supervising their construction

Ex: The architect presented the blueprints for the new community center to the city council for approval .
artisan [noun]

a skilled craftsperson who creates objects partly or entirely by hand

Ex: The artisan 's jewelry designs are unique and intricate .
colorist [noun]

an artist who specializes in adding color to artwork, such as illustrations or comics

an artist who specializes in creating visual representations of ideas, often for use in films, video games, and other media

a professional who arranges flowers and foliage to create decorative displays

a professional who creates and designs jewelry pieces, usually for sale

an artist who creates the initial sketches and layouts of comic book pages

someone whose hobby or job is taking photographs

Ex: He started his career as a photographer for a local newspaper .

a professional who takes and publishes photographs that tell stories and document events, often for news publications

potter [noun]

an artist who creates decorative and functional objects out of clay

sculptor [noun]

someone who makes works of art by carving or shaping stone, wood, clay, metal, etc. into different forms

Ex: The sculptor 's workshop was filled with tools and unfinished pieces , each revealing the artist 's dedication to their craft .

a skilled professional who creates permanent body art by applying ink or pigments to the skin using specialized equipment

carver [noun]

an artist who creates sculptures and decorative objects by carving them from a material such as wood, stone, or ivory

a skilled professional who creates items by hand, often using traditional methods and techniques

saddler [noun]

a craftsman who makes and repairs leather saddles and other leather items for horses and other animals

mason [noun]

a skilled craftsman who works with stone, brick, or concrete to build structures such as walls, buildings, etc.

tanner [noun]

a craftsman who prepares animal hides by soaking, stretching, and treating them with oils and chemicals to make leather

a highly skilled and experienced craftsman who has achieved a certain level of mastery in their craft

someone who works for a skilled person for a specific period of time to learn their skills, usually earning a low income

Ex: At the pottery studio , each artist has their own apprentice .

a craftsman who has completed an apprenticeship and has a certain level of skill and experience in their craft, but is not yet a master craftsman

someone who prints pictures or designs from special plates or blocks

master [noun]

someone who has become very skillful in their chosen art, particularly one in the past

Ex: The sushi chef , a true master of his craft , delicately prepared each roll with skill and finesse .
engraver [noun]

someone who is trained to carve or cut designs and words on a hard surface made of wood, stone, etc.

glazier [noun]

a skilled tradesperson who specializes in cutting, installing, and replacing glass in various types of windows, doors, mirrors, and other architectural or decorative applications

Ex: In addition to residential and commercial properties , glaziers may also work on automobiles , installing or repairing vehicle windows and windshields .
spinner [noun]

a person who spins fibers, such as wool, cotton, or silk, into yarn or thread using various tools

weaver [noun]

a skilled craftsman or craftswoman who creates woven fabrics and textiles by interlacing threads or yarns on a loom using various techniques and patterns

milliner [noun]

a person who designs, makes, and sells hats, headwear, and other accessories

lapidary [noun]

a person who specializes in the art and craft of cutting, shaping, and polishing gemstones, minerals, and rocks into decorative objects

Ex: The lapidary carefully selected rough gemstones from the mine , envisioning the exquisite jewelry they would become after cutting and polishing .