no he wasn't a artist
It means 'This painting is done as a copy of, or in the style of, artist X'. It is not the work of artist X.
The person could be known as a painter or as an artist.
An artist who is just becoming known.
The artist must mark the copy/interpretation as being 'In the style of...' and name the original artist.
Ursula Mayes's birth name is Ursula Yvonne Mayes.
Mary Mayes has written: 'Mayes' Midwifery, a textbook for midwives' -- subject(s): Obstetrics 'Mayes' handbook of midwifery'
Malcolm Mayes is a Canadian cartoonist.
Jamie Lynn Spears is not single. She is married to Casey Aldridge. Her sister is Britney Spears, a famous recording artist.
Sean Mayes died in 1995.
Henry Mayes was born in 1880.
Alexander Mayes died in 1941.
Alexander Mayes was born in 1859.
Sean Mayes was born in 1945.
William Mayes died in 1946.
William Mayes was born in 1885.
Mayes Cottage was created in 1887.