also: えがきて
Refers to a person who draws or paints, emphasizing the act of depiction. Can be used for both professional and amateur creators.
He is an excellent artist, specializing in landscape paintings.
この絵本の描き手は、柔らかいタッチが特徴的だ。
The illustrator of this picture book is known for a soft touch.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading かきて is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common and may be considered non-standard or literary.
Formed from 描き, the continuative form of 描く read かく, and 手 “doer; practitioner,” hence “a person who draws.”