A muralist is an artist who creates murals, often on large surfaces such as walls. There are several synonyms for the word muralist, including wall painter, fresco artist, and mural painter. Wall painter refers specifically to someone who paints on walls while fresco artist refers to an artist who uses a technique in which the pigment is applied to wet plaster. Mural painter is a broader term that encompasses both wall painters and fresco artists, and can also be used to describe artists who work on other types of surfaces, such as canvases or panels. Other synonyms include public artist and street artist, which are often used to describe artists who create large-scale public works outside of traditional gallery spaces.