American English
/ˈɑɹ.ɾɪst̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
A person who creates visual art, such as paintings, drawings, or sculptures.
In “artist,” the middle t is often a quick tap in American English, so the word can sound like /ˈɑɹ.ɾɪst̚/ in natural speech.
A person who creates visual art, such as paintings, drawings, or sculptures.
The artist painted a picture of the city.
We visited an artist from Mexico.
visual artist · local artist · professional artist · artist's studio
a/an + artist + who + verb
artist + from + place
A person who creates or performs music, theater, dance, or other creative work, often as a job.
The artist performed three songs last night.
She became a successful artist after moving to Los Angeles.
For a person who only performs music, musician is often more specific. Artist is common in phrases like recording artist.
favorite artist · independent artist · successful artist
a/an + artist + in + field
A singer or musician who makes recorded music.
The recording artist released a new album.
A person who creates art in public places, often on walls or sidewalks.
A street artist painted the wall near the station.