" artist "

 [ "artist" ]

1: One who has the ability to transfer life onto any surface by the magic of brain/eye to hand coordination.

  * e.g.,  ... Those who can paint realistically or not are artists for they transfer life onto a surface such as paper or canvas. Drawing is a form of artistry. 

 [ "artist" ]

1: a person or being that identifies themselves as a creator of artof any sort

  * e.g.,  ... duchamp; el greco; stanely kubrik; lydia lunch; ray bradbury (you get the point) 

 [ "artist" ]

1: An incredibly talented person who dedicates the time and hard work to creating a beautiful work of art, be it a sculpture, music, literature, or a painting. This person has dedicated years of work to mastering his craft, and deserve as much credit as any other professional in a field. They generally have a higher level of creativity and imagination. Contrary to stereotypical belief, they do not have to forego an education or be on drugs to be an artist.

  * e.g.,  ... Lynda marveled at the sculptors skill as she gazed at the realistic deer, soldered out of pieces of scrap metal. Dr. Smith was quite surprised and blushed when he realized that the artist he had been talking down to was also a doctor. Ralph, an aspiring artist, worked long and hard on his painting and was proud of the result. 

 [ "artist" ]

1: Anyone who uses their creativity to express themselves. Whether they believe they are an artist or not.

  * e.g.,  ... I'm don't think of myself as an artist, just a person with some shit on his mind that needs to get out. 

 [ "artist" ]

1: artist (ar-tist)

  * e.g.,  ... "I am an artist!" 

 [ "artist" ]

2:  Most common definition, a depressed, underpaid, sad person in their early twenties or late teens, although they can be many ages. They cannot afford art supplies, cry themselves to sleep, lack inspiration, and draw about once every 3 full moons. When asked what they want to be, they answer an artist, but they know that like everything else in their miserable lives, that is a lie. They hate their art style although their friends love it, and have no self confidence whatsoever.

  * e.g.,  ... "But you never draw?" 

 [ "artist" ]

3:  Anyone who practices a talent involving creating something without outstanding functionality other than to entertain or inspire. Sarcasm used to describe someone lacking skills in art.

  * e.g.,  ... "I know..." (cries in corner) 

 [ "artist" ]

1: a master of the craft.

  * e.g.,  ... "damn, he ate all the pizza?" 

 [ "artist" ]

2: can also be understood as "ist", located at the end of the word being modified.

  * e.g.,  ... "yeah" 

 [ "artist" ]

1: A person who knows no sleeps. They spend their days scribbling on a piece of paper wondering if they are good enough. Sometimes they will go outside, but not too long after they will retreat back inside their safe houses. They spend hours of their day telling themselves how much of a piece of trash they are and how they have no talent. If you meet one in person they will not speak nor will they spent much time in the outside. They are a rare type of person to see. If you find yourself inside their house you will see that is it filled with markers and paints and pencils and pens and sketchbooks from wall to wall. In their kitchen you will see coffee and energy drinks. That is what they thrive on. That is an artist.

  * e.g.,  ... That person looks like an artist. They look like they get no sleep so they have to be an artist. 

 [ "artist" ]

1: a person who is skilled in or specializes in something

  * e.g.,  ... I would respect her more if she weren't such a gossip artist. 

 [ "artist" ]

1: why am i an artist

  * e.g.,  ... finding solace in art was the hard earned result of a 40 year elimination process. 

 [ "artist" ]

2: what does my work convey

  * e.g.,  ... while i was working on building a life around art (i.e. writing about it, communicating with people) i refused to accept that i had every damn right and raison d'être to be an artist myself. And to this day i struggle to give myself that title. Artist. 

 [ "artist" ]

3: how does it reach people

  * e.g.,  ... maybe start a daily mantra: i am an artist. i am an artist. my work is equally worthy. equally worthy. artistic worth. i am an artist. 

 [ "artist" ]

4: what gives me a reason to work without knowing where it will lead me

 [ "artist" ]

5: what does money mean to me especially with kids

 [ "artist" ]

6: is there a tribe for me

 [ "artist" ]

7: how do i deal with exhaustion while knowing i have to create

 [ "artist" ]

8: how do i deal with haters and discouragers

 [ "artist" ]

9: can i be an invisible artist

 [ "artist" ]

1: A fucker that makes shit and labels it art. Usually French and on drugs, although many are claimed to be German.

  * e.g.,  ... What the fuck is that shit?