A painter is an artist who uses various mediums such as oils, watercolors, acrylics, or gouache to create visual art on surfaces like canvas, paper, or walls. Painters may work in different styles, from realistic to abstract, and often explore themes such as nature, human experience, and social issues. They use techniques like blending, layering, and brushwork to achieve their desired effects. Painters can be professionals who exhibit their work in galleries and museums or hobbyists who create art for personal enjoyment.