Artist vs.

Artisan
What is an artist?
An artist is a person who performs all
forms of creative arts. The specialty of an
artist is that he is able to create art for the
sake of art itself without needing any
ulterior motives.
It is believed that through art the artist
can create a change in society.
 An artisan is a worker who practices a
trade or a craft. It is synonymous to craftsman.
An artisan organizes themselves into guilds,
and these became prevalent during the Middle
Ages.
Each guild had a specialization or trade, like
shoemakers, textiles, and glass workers,
carpenters, carvers, and weapon makers,
among others.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ARTIST VS. ARTISANS
• Artist and artisans articulate a vision through their art
or craft. Fine artists work with paint, watercolor, pen,
and ink, or illustrations, while artisans craft work like
jewelry, glasswork, pottery, or other functional
products.
• Artist focus on creating aesthetically pleasing works,
while artisans’ work focuses on accessorizing
functionality more than aesthetics.
• The work of artist tends to be shown in museum or
galleries, while artisans’ crafts are displayed in fairs,
shops and in malls.
ARTIST
Artist transfer their vision to canvas or other medium.

The job responsibilities of an artist include:

• Developing ideas for a canvas or product;
• Selecting a medium for a final work, including texture,
size, or area;
• Collecting work for a portfolio and
• Applying for grants for financial support.
ARTISAN
Artisans are craftsmen who make artistic products, such as
earrings, urns, and other accessories.
Artisans work to create something new, original and at
times, provocative. They spend a good portion of their time
selling and promoting their items in various marketplaces.

The job responsibilities of an artisan include:

• Using and mixing mediums like paint, metal, glass, or
fabric;
• Shaping, gluing, sewing, testing and producing products;
• Displaying work at various sites including auctions, craft
shows or online markets; and
 The difference between an artist and the artisan is
expressed by this quote,

“For the artisan, craft is an end in itself. For the

artist, craft is the vehicle for expressing your vision.
Craft is the visible edge of art” (Bayles, 2020).
A medium is the material which the artist uses to
communicate and translate his feelings, ideas, or
thoughts.

A technique, on the other hand, refers to the manner in

which the artist controls his medium to achieve the
desired effect.

Medium is the mode of expression in which the concept,

idea, or message is conveyed.
A chosen medium must not be expected to yield the
same results. Giving two different artists the same exact
material and the general qualifier of “painting,” the end
product will still vary minimally or in an exponential
scale.

This is where technique comes in, as it is the reason

why art history is described by a seemingly limitless
example of works of art.
AWARDS AND CITATIONS

• Artists may receive recognition through awards and

citations after honing their skills and establishing their
relevance.

• History shows support for arts and culture through

state-initiated awards like the Orden ng Pambansang
Alagad ng Sining and Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan.
Orden ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining

• Highest national recognition for significant

contributions to Philippine arts.
• Administered jointly by NCCA and CCP, conferred by
the President.
• Honors include rank/title, medallion, cash awards,
state funeral, and designated honor during national
functions.
Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan

• Recognizes traditional Filipino artists with high

technical and artistic excellence.

• Administered by NCCA, seeks artists deeply rooted in

their communities.

• Incentives: specially designed medallion, monthly

stipend for life, medical benefits, funeral assistance.
Some of the incentives accorded to the awardee are the
following:

(1) a specially designed gold medallion;

(2) an initial grant of 100,000 and a P10,000 monthly
stipend for life (this was later increased to P14,000);
(3) benefits such as a maximum cumulative amount of
P750,000 medical and hospitalization benefits; and
(4) funeral assistance or tribute fit for a National Living
Treasure.