Debra Kay Levi

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 fine arts, especially a painter or sculptor.

3. A person whose trade or profession requires a knowledge of design, drawing, painting, etc.: a commercial artist.

4. 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.

5. A person whose work exhibits exceptional skill.