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| design |
a drawing made by an artist as a model of something. [1/5 definitions] |
| illustrator |
an artist who makes illustrations for books or other written works. |
| model |
a person who poses for a painter, photographer, or other artist. [1/10 definitions] |
| Muse |
(lower case) the source of creative ideas for an artist or scientist. [1/2 definitions] |
| patron |
a person who gives money or other support to an artist, a group, or a cause. [1/2 definitions] |
| sculptor |
an artist who makes sculptures. |
| sit |
to hold a position for an artist or photographer. [1/6 definitions] |
| studio |
the room where an artist works. [1/5 definitions] |
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