A folk artist is someone who creates art in a traditional, homemade style that reflects their community’s culture and has often learned their techniques and themes from previous generations. Full definition
(4) The first generation of black folk artists did not necessarily have these resources, and their lives show how creative work can thrive with minimal access to it. (journalpanorama.org)
This is handy if you read an article about an up and coming folk artist and wonder how they sound. (goodereader.com)