ser vs. estar artistica/o

Question

Hola!

I am supposed to be tutoring a girl in Spanish tomorrow, and one of the things we are going to talk about is Frida Kahlo. Only thing is, I am not sure whether or not "to be artistic" uses 'ser' or 'estar'. I am 99% sure I am supposed to use 'ser'. Any thoughts?

Thanks for the help!

Answer 1

I don't know if you can 'be' artistic in Spanish. My first thought would be to say 'tiene un don artístico' or 'la habilidad artística.... someone?

Answer 2

I think '' Ser '' is the correct one

Answer 3

Margaret is right. The closest in Spanish you can call a person "artistico" would be an "art director." This word is used as an adjective of things - not people.

You could also say, ie: "Frida Kahlo era una artista muy prolífica y la esposa del pintor, Diego Rivera."

Answer 4

Definitely 'ser' because it is a characteristic. =]