Artist

An artist makes things for people to look at, touch, or enjoy. On a regular day, they might pick up a paintbrush, mix colors on a palette, shape clay with their hands, or sketch an idea in a notebook with a pencil. For example, an artist might paint a big picture of a forest, trying out different greens until the leaves look just right. Sometimes they work alone in a studio, and sometimes they talk with people who want a mural, a poster, or a sculpture made.

Art helps people see and feel things in a new way. A colorful mural on a school wall can make the walk to class feel happier. A drawing in a picture book can help a child understand a feeling they didn't have words for. When an artist shares their work, they give people something to enjoy, talk about, and remember together.