I think it's a cultural thing Joerg. I would agree that there are very few if any artists at this site but plenty of compositors and illustrators; some good some bad. I would agree that the term artist is one that is bestowed by ones peers and contempories and I for one amongst most of the illustrators etc that I know would feel embarrassed to claim to be an artist. However, it is dangerous to say this at this site. It usually causes petulism, stamping feet and bad language.