I can't draw at all, but both of my children are very talented 'artists'. [=they draw very well]
The couple lost their savings to a 'con artist' who told them he was an investment broker.
famous 'recording artists' [=singers and musicians who record their music]
(..) Have a seat, Bill. Do you know John Lennon? Yeah, sure, he was the president before Lincoln. Lennon said: "I'm an artist. You give me a fucking tuba, I'll get you something out of it." I tell you, Mr. Costello... ...I'd like to squeeze some fucking money out of it. (..)2006 The Departed