make-believe artist

noun
UK /ˈmeɪk bɪˌliːv ˈɑːtɪst/
US /ˈmeɪk bɪˌliːv ˈɑːrtɪst/

A make-believe artist is someone who makes up pretend things and stories with lots of imagination.

My little sister is a make-believe artist who draws dragons and castles all day.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who creates imaginary worlds or characters for games and stories.

The make-believe artist invented a whole planet for our game.

3. Someone who pretends so well that others believe their made-up ideas.

As a make-believe artist, he convinced everyone the treehouse was a pirate ship.

4. An artist whose work shows scenes that are not real.

The make-believe artist painted a city floating in the clouds.