Art occupations

thumb|A collage of artists from different time periods and locations

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thumb|An Illustrator An illustrator is an artist who specializes in enhancing writing or elucidating concepts by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text or idea. The illustration may be intended to clarify complicated concepts or objects that are difficult to describe textually, which is the reason illustrations are often found in children's books.

person who poses for any visual artist as part of the creative process

person who specializes in evaluating art

thumb | right | Kathryn Smith, an artist in residence residing in South Africa Artist-in-residence (also Writer-in-residence), or artist residencies, encompass a wide spectrum of artistic programs that involve a collaboration between artists and hosting organisations, institutions, or communities. They are programs that provide artists with space and resources to support their artistic practice. Contemporary artist residencies are becoming increasingly thematic, with artists working together with their host in pursuit of a specific outcome related to a particular theme.

position held by artist who paints for a royal or noble family

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