This is the 1340th most frequent Catalan word.
artista
"Artist" – a person who creates art, such as painting, sculpture, music, or performance.
Here, 'artista' is used as a noun to denote an individual who practices art, specifically a painter in this context.
L'artista va pintar un quadre impressionant.
The artist painted an impressive painting.
In this case, 'artista' refers to a skilled performer in the field of music.
Aquella banda té un artista excepcional tocant la guitarra.
That band has an exceptional artist playing the guitar.
Here, 'artista' figuratively describes someone who is masterfully skilled in a particular non-artistic craft, in this instance, deception.