What is a professional name for a painter?

A professional name for a painter varies by specialty. For artistic painter who creates art for galleries and clients, professional names include Professional Artist, Fine Artist, Visual Artist, Portrait Artist, Muralist, Commissioned Artist, Fine Art Painter, or Studio Artist. They may also use titles like Master Artist, Contemporary Artist, or Illustrative Painter. For trade painter who paints houses and buildings, professional names include Professional Painter, House Painter, Painting Contractor, Licensed Painting Contractor, Interior and Exterior Painter, Residential Painter, Commercial Painter, Decorator, Painting and Decorating Professional, or Finishing Contractor. More formal or fancy professional titles include Decorative Painter, Coating Applicator, Surface Finishing Specialist, and Painting Professional. In business context, painter may operate as Painting Company, Painting Service, or Painting and Decorating Firm. Some use certified or licensed to show credentials, as in Licensed House Painter or Certified Decorator. So professional name could be Fine Artist for art side or Painting Contractor for trade side, both sound professional and are used on business cards, websites, and licenses.