Definition

A person who creates art using pastel colors or pastel materials.

Example

The pastellist displayed their beautiful artwork at the gallery.

Conversation

I saw this amazing art exhibition featuring a pastellist last weekend.

Oh really? What kind of art did they create?

Their work was so vibrant and full of life, I was really impressed.

That sounds fantastic! I love when artists use pastels creatively.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pastellist → The word is derived from "pastel" (from French *pastel*, meaning a type of art medium made from powdered pigments) and the suffix "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with something). A pastellist is a person who specializes in or creates art using pastels.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'pastel' as a soft art medium and remember that a 'pastellist' is someone who practices or creates art with pastels.

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