Without hesitation, an artist. I've never used patterns, often don't even use blocks, sometimes create my own fabrics, mostly design 'with a message' (though sometimes it's a surprise to me until I see it finished), and always aim for excellence (not the unattainable 'perfection') in the execution of my work. If I were the only person on earth, none of that would change and I would still be creating quilts. It feeds my soul.