professional artist

collocation in English

meaningsofprofessionalandartist

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professional
adjective
uk
/prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl/us
/prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl/
relating to work that needs special training ...
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artist
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɑː.tɪst/us
/ˈɑːr.t̬ɪst/
someone who paints, draws, or ...
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(Definition ofprofessionalandartistfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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There is an interesting dialogue to be had between the academic world and the world of theprofessionalartistat this point in time.
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He has spoken with great sincerity and deep knowledge of the tax problems as they affect theprofessionalartisttoday.
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However, the distinction between theprofessionalartistand the amateur is not fixed, nor is it always clear.
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She determined to become aprofessionalartist, against her parents' wishes.
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All students are required to attendprofessionalartistlectures, gallery openings, submit work into contests, meet deadlines, etc.
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In the 1970s she gained a certain degree of recognition which allowed her to become a full-timeprofessionalartist.
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For the next several years he studied watercolor painting seriously and worked asprofessionalartist.
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Then she turned her life and became aprofessionalartist.
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Following that seminal painting, she painted over 50 portraits in the next three years with the zeal of a committedprofessionalartist.
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I did nt consider myself aprofessionalartisttill that show in 2004.
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She was aprofessionalartistuntil her marriage in 1938.
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Sedlon was also aprofessionalartistwho dabbled in carvings, oil paintings and sketches.
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Duringprofessionalartistvisits, students also have the opportunity to assist the artist in preparation for their show.
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He took music lessons in 1930, passed an examination and was confirmed as aprofessionalartist.
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Each summer, aprofessionalartistis invited to present a two-week intensive course on a topic not covered in the usual academic text.
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In mid-life, she changed careers, becoming aprofessionalartist.
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He worked as aprofessionalartist, illustrating childrens books and greeting cards as well as creating commissioned pieces.
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He resigned his government post around 1723 in order to become aprofessionalartist.
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After getting his degree, he became aprofessionalartistin 1963.
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He has been aprofessionalartistfor three decades.
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