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self-employed artist

[self-em-PLOID AHR-tist]
nounpl: self-employed artists
artista autónomo / artista autônomo
1. A person who practices art professionally and is not employed by an organization or institution, but rather works independently and manages their own business
The self-employed artist sold her paintings directly to clients through her studio.
A artista autônoma vendia seus quadros diretamente aos clientes através de seu estúdio.
2. Someone who creates artistic work and generates income through their own efforts without a formal employer
As a self-employed artist, he had to manage his own taxes and insurance.
Como artista autônomo, ele tinha que gerenciar seus próprios impostos e seguros.
NYC Slang
freelance artist / indie artist
Synonyms
freelance artistindependent artistfreelancerartista independenteartista por conta própria
Antonyms
employed artiststaff artistsalaried artistartista empregado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
artista autônomo / artista autônoma
Most common term in Brazil; emphasizes independent work status
São Paulo
artista freelancer / profissional liberal
Increasingly used among younger artists and in urban centers
Rio de Janeiro
artista por conta própria
Colloquial alternative emphasizing self-reliance
Portugal
artista autónomo / artista independente
Preferred term in Portugal; spelling differs from Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

make one's own way
be one's own boss
work for oneself
earn one's own bread
ser dono do próprio negócio
viver do próprio trabalho
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