limner

A "limner" is an artist, particularly one who draws or paints, especially a self-taught, itinerant artist. The term originates from the practice of illuminating medieval manuscripts. The verb "limn" means to draw or paint on a surface, to outline clearly, or to describe. Historically, limners were involved in creating miniature paintings, often in watercolor, in the tradition of medieval illuminators. While "luminism" is a distinct painting style from the late 19th century emphasizing light, the term "limner" refers to the artist themselves.1234