u/Kermiteroppi

If someone only uses references (to the point they copy the art style, content, etc of the reference) would you call them an artist? if they don’t have a consistent art style, since they only use the style of what they’re using as a reference? (yes, this is about a person in my life)

edit: they do not have an understanding of any art anatomy, they do trace digitally (over images from shows, games, etc) do not use a base to draw anything, even physically they just use a reference and copy down the lines of the drawing line for line.