1. an artist who paints with watercolors
Usage: also spelled aquarellist or aquarelist; formal or technical term

Examples

• The aquarellist carefully layered transparent washes to create depth in the landscape.
• She studied under a renowned aquarellist who taught her the traditional techniques of watercolor painting.
• Many aquarellists prefer working outdoors to capture natural light and color directly.
• The exhibition featured works by both oil painters and aquarellists from the 19th century.
• As an aquarellist, he appreciated the spontaneity and fluidity that watercolor allowed.