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|image=[[File:KSA Artist Artwork.png|250px]]
{{Infobox-Copy Ability
|image=[[File:Artist.png|250px]]
|caption=Artwork of '''Artist Kirby''' from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|caption=Artwork of '''Artist Kirby''' from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|game1=''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|game1=''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' (2018)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|lastgame=''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' (2020)
|type=Unlimited use<br>(unless Painbrush is used)
|type=Unlimited use<br>(unless Painbrush is used)
|obtained=[[Vividria]]
|obtained=[[Vividria]]
|helper=[[Vividria]]
|helper=[[Vividria]]
|power=Attacks using a paintbrush and canvas; puts out fire and destroys [[Electro Saw]]s with sprayed paint.
|power=Attacks using a paintbrush and canvas; puts out fire and destroys [[Electro Saw]]s with sprayed paint.
|compare=[[Paint]] (Painbrush)<br>[[Ice-Spark]] ([[Still Life]])<br>[[Adeleine#Kirby Star Allies|Adeleine & Ribbon]]
|similar=[[Paint]] (Painbrush)<br>[[Ice-Spark]] ([[Still Life]])<br>[[Adeleine#Kirby Star Allies|Adeleine & Ribbon]]
}}
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{{distinguish|the [[Copy Ability]] from [[Kirby Star Allies]]|[[Paint]], a copy ability from [[Kirby Super Star|{{KSS KFP}}]] and [[Kirby Super Star Ultra|it's remake]]}}
{{distinguish|the [[Copy Ability]] from [[Kirby Star Allies]]|[[Paint]], a Copy Ability from [[Kirby Super Star]] and [[Kirby Super Star Ultra|its remake]]}}
{{Quote|Set out on a voyage of training with a colorful paintbrush on your side! Materialize yummies to share with your friends. It's like magic! Art has the power to change the world!|Flavor text of '''Artist''' in ''Kirby Star Allies''}}
{{Quote|Set out on a voyage of training with a colorful paintbrush on your side! Materialize yummies to share with your friends. It's like magic! Art has the power to change the world!|Flavor text of '''Artist''' in ''Kirby Star Allies''}}
'''Artist''' is a [[Copy Ability]] that debuted in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. The Artist ability gives [[Kirby]] a magical paintbrush which can be used to splatter enemies in paint, and paint entities that can attack autonomously. Kirby also gains the ability to sculpt stone statues which he can then use to bash enemies with. When Kirby gains the Artist ability, he is given a large wooden paintbrush smothered in rainbow-col{{o}}red paint. He also gains a red hat which resembles a beret and has a paint-covered star inset near the front, and a splash of green paint on the side. As a final touch, Kirby's right cheek is splashed with light blue paint.
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'''Artist''' is a [[Copy Ability]] that debuted in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. The Artist ability gives [[Kirby]] a magical paintbrush which can be used to splatter enemies in paint, and paint entities that can attack autonomously. Kirby also gains the ability to sculpt stone statues which he can then use to bash enemies with. When Kirby gains the Artist ability, he is given a large wooden paintbrush smothered in rainbow-colored paint. He also gains a red hat which resembles a beret and has a paint-covered star inset near the front, and a splash of green paint on the side. As a final touch, Kirby's right cheek is splashed with light blue paint.


The primary provider of the Artist ability is the mid-boss [[Vividria]], who uses a similar array of attacks. Artist can be seen as a more developed version of the [[Paint]] ability from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' combined with the painting abilities of past bosses such as [[Paint Roller]] and [[Adeleine]]. However, Artist Kirby does not appear to be as skilled as Adeleine when it comes to painting living creatures, as hers are significantly more powerful.
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==Game appearances==
==Game appearances==
===''Kirby Star Allies''===
===''Kirby Star Allies''===
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|-
|-
| '''Brush Slash'''
| '''Brush Slash'''
| <center>B</center>
| {{center|B}}
| Kirby swings his brush forward, splattering enemies ahead with paint.
| Kirby swings his brush forward, splattering enemies ahead with paint.
|Brush: 24<br>Paint: 16
|Brush: 24<br>Paint: 16
|-
|-
| '''Brush Splash'''
| '''Brush Splash'''
| <center>Dash + B</center>
| {{center|Dash + B}}
| Kirby lunges as he sweeps with his brush, splattering in a large area.
| Kirby lunges as he sweeps with his brush, splattering in a large area.
*Kirby is invincible during this attack.
*Kirby is invincible during this attack.
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|-
|-
| '''Painter'''
| '''Painter'''
| <center>↓ + B</center>
| {{center|↓ + B}}
| Kirby takes out a canvas and crudely renders either [[Bandana Waddle Dee]], [[King Dedede]], [[Meta Knight]] or super-stuffed Kirby.<br>The painting then springs to life, jumps off the canvas, and steps forward, attacking enemies ahead before disappearing.
| Kirby takes out a canvas and crudely renders either [[Bandana Waddle Dee]], [[King Dedede]], [[Meta Knight]] or Full Belly Kirby.<br>The painting then springs to life, jumps off the canvas, and steps forward, attacking enemies ahead before disappearing.
*Paint Bandana Waddle Dee/Meta Knight can cut [[String Platform|ropes]] and grass.
*Paint Bandana Waddle Dee/Meta Knight can cut [[rope]]s and grass.
*Paint Dedede can pound [[post|stakes]].
*Paint King Dedede/Full Belly Kirby can pound [[stake]]s.
|Canvas: 16<br>The painting moves/disappears: 24<br>King Dedede attacks: 36<br>Meta Knight/Bandana Waddle Dee attacks: 32<br>Super-stuffed Kirby moves: 36
|Canvas: 16<br>The painting moves/disappears: 24<br>King Dedede attacks: 36<br>Meta Knight/Bandana Waddle Dee attacks: 32<br>Full Belly Kirby moves: 36
|-
|-
| '''Sculpture'''
| '''Sculpture'''
| <center>↓↑ + B</center>
| {{center|↓↑ + B}}
| Kirby gets out a pillar of marble and sculpts it into either a statue of [[Kabu]], the [[Dreamstalk]], or [[Susie]] in a classical style.<br>Kirby may also sculpt a pot, which breaks instantly.
| Kirby gets out a pillar of marble and sculpts it into either a statue of [[Kabu]], the [[Dreamstalk]], or [[Susie]] in a classical style.<br>Kirby may also sculpt a pot, which breaks instantly.
|During sculpture: 8<br>Finish: 2<br>Pot: 18
|During sculpture: 8<br>Finish: 2<br>Pot: 18
|-
|-
| '''Creative Destruction'''
| '''Creative Destruction'''
| <center>Press B after Sculpture</center>
| {{center|Press B after Sculpture}}
| Kirby swings three times with his sculpture, causing it to smash into bits on the final swing.
| Kirby swings three times with his sculpture, causing it to smash into bits on the final swing.
|30+40+50
|30+40+50
|-
|-
| '''Painbrush'''
| '''Painbrush'''
| <center>Press and hold ↓ + Y</center>
| {{center|Press and hold ↓ + Y}}
| Kirby can charge his paintbrush up to three levels of power.<br>Once released, he splatters the entire area in paint, dealing huge damage. Once the move finishes, Kirby loses the Artist ability.
| Kirby can charge his paintbrush up to three levels of power.<br>Once released, he splatters the entire area in paint, dealing huge damage. Once the move finishes, Kirby loses the Artist ability.
*Artist Kirby cannot use Painbrush in [[The Ultimate Choice]].  
*Artist Kirby cannot use Painbrush in [[The Ultimate Choice]].  
*If the player plays as Normal Kirby and obtains the Artist ability from the [[Vividria]] mid-boss during the Ultimate Choice, he can use Painbrush.
*If the player plays as [[Normal]] Kirby and obtains the Artist ability from the [[Vividria]] mid-boss during the Ultimate Choice, he can use Painbrush.
|60+60+70
|First and second swing: 60<br>Final swing: 70
|}
|}


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====Version differences====
====Version differences====
''Kirby Star Allies'' Version 3.0.0 has added a new painting for the Painter attack of Artist Kirby and Vividria - the super-stuffed Kirby from ''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]''<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1040208523693641729 Nintendo of Europe]</ref>, which Adeleine & Ribbon cannot draw.
''Kirby Star Allies'' Version 3.0.0 has added a new painting for the Painter attack of Artist Kirby and Vividria - Full Belly Kirby from ''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]'', which Adeleine & Ribbon cannot draw.


===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
Artist returns as a playable ability in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', unlockable after attaining [[Fighters Rank]] 21. Its move-set has been altered somewhat, removing some techniques and replacing them with new ones. Notably, the Painbrush technique cannot be used here.
Artist returns as a playable ability in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', unlockable after attaining [[Fighters Rank]] 21. Its moveset has been altered somewhat, removing some techniques and replacing them with new ones. Notably, the Painbrush technique cannot be used here. In addition, some changes were made to existing moves in order to make them better suited for fighting other players, such as being able to change the direction and angle that paintings jump out in when using Painter.
For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Artist ability in ''Kirby Fighters 2'', see [https://wiki.gbl.gg/w/Kirby_Fighters_2/Artist Mizuumi Wiki's page].


====Moveset====
====Moveset====
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!colspan=4|Artist move-set in ''Kirby Fighters 2'' &nbsp;
!colspan=4|Artist moveset in ''Kirby Fighters 2'' &nbsp;
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|-
! Skill
! Skill
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|-
|-
| '''Brush Slash'''
| '''Brush Slash'''
| <center>B</center>
| {{center|B}}
| Kirby swipes with his paintbrush in a wide arc in front of him.
| Kirby swipes with his paintbrush in a wide arc in front of him.
| 18 (if both hits connect)
| 18 (if both hits connect)
|-
|-
| '''Rising Brush Slash'''
| '''Rising Brush Slash'''
| <center>↑ + B</center>
| {{center|↑ + B}}
| Kirby swipes with his paintbrush in a wide arc above him.
| Kirby swipes with his paintbrush in a wide arc above him.
| 20 (if both hits connect)
| 20 (if both hits connect)
|-
|-
| '''Brush Splash'''
| '''Brush Splash'''
| <center>Dash + B</center>
| {{center|Dash + B}}
| Kirby lunges forward while swiping with his paintbrush in a wide arc in front of him.
| Kirby lunges forward while swiping with his paintbrush in a wide arc in front of him.
| 24 (if all hits connect)
| 24 (if all hits connect)
|-
|-
| '''Painter'''
| '''Painter'''
| <center>↓ + B</center>
| {{center|↓ + B}}
| Kirby pulls out a canvas and paints something which then comes to life and jumps off the canvas to attack Kirby's opponents.<br>The behavior of this move depends on what gets painted, which is random.<br>When Kirby initiates this move, he can determine which way the painting goes by holding that direction.
| Kirby pulls out a canvas and paints something which then comes to life and jumps off the canvas to attack Kirby's opponents.<br>The behavior of this move depends on what gets painted, which is random.<br>When Kirby initiates this move, he can determine which way the painting goes by holding that direction.
|'''Bandana Waddle Dee painting''' <br>6 (initial contact) <br>2 (subsequent hits)
|'''Bandana Waddle Dee painting''' <br>6 (initial contact) <br>2 (subsequent hits)


'''Full Belly Kirby painting''' <br>16 (initial contact) <br>4 (subsequent hits)
'''Full Belly Kirby painting''' <br>16 (initial contact) <br>4 (subsequent hits) Notably, this painting cannot be destroyed by any attacks or stage hazards, and it must be destroyed after a few seconds.


'''King Dedede painting''' <br>6 (initial contact) <br>2 (subsequent contact) <br>20 (first hammer swing) <br>14 (second hammer swing)  
'''King Dedede painting''' <br>6 (initial contact) <br>2 (subsequent contact) <br>20 (first hammer swing) <br>14 (second hammer swing)  
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|-
|-
| '''Sculpture'''
| '''Sculpture'''
| <center>↓↑ + B</center>
| {{center|↓↑ + B}}
| Kirby pulls out a block of marble and sculpts a random object, then holds it above his head.<br>Enemies nearby will be damaged by the marble block.<br>If Kirby ends up sculpting a pot, he will drop it automatically after completing it, which can also damage foes.
| Kirby pulls out a block of marble and sculpts a random object, then holds it above his head.<br>Enemies nearby will be damaged by the marble block.<br>If Kirby ends up sculpting a pot, he will drop it automatically after completing it, which can also damage foes.
| 14 (if all hits connect) <br>18 (pot crashing)
| 14 (if all hits connect) <br>18 (pot crashing)
|-
|-
| '''Masterpiece Movement'''
| '''Masterpiece Movement'''
| <center>Move ←/→ after Sculpture</center>
| {{center|Move ←/→ after Sculpture}}
| Kirby shuffles slowly left or right while holding the sculpture.<br>He cannot perform any other actions until using Creative Destruction.
| Kirby shuffles slowly left or right while holding the sculpture.<br>He cannot perform any other actions until using Creative Destruction.
| N/A
| N/A
|-
|-
| '''Creative Destruction'''
| '''Creative Destruction'''
| <center>Press B after Sculpture</center>
| {{center|Press B after Sculpture}}
| Kirby makes three large swipes with his sculpture, breaking it on the third hit.<br>The range of this attack depends on the sculpture being used.
| Kirby makes three large swipes with his sculpture, breaking it on the third hit.<br>The range of this attack depends on the sculpture being used.
| 41 (if all hits connect)
| 41 (if all hits connect)
|}
|}


==Profiles==
==Flavor text==
===Flavor text===
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!rowspan=1|Image
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!rowspan=1|Flavor text
!rowspan=1|Flavor text
|-
|-
|[[File:Star Allies Cover.jpg|100px]]
|[[File:KSA Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|''Set out on a voyage of training with a colorful paintbrush on your side! Materialize yummies to share with your friends. It's like magic! Art has the power to change the world!''
|''Set out on a voyage of training with a colorful paintbrush on your side! Materialize yummies to share with your friends. It's like magic! Art has the power to change the world!''
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*The refrigerator of [[Still Life]] that spits out [[Food]] is a direct reference to the [[Ice-Spark]] [[Power Combo]] from ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''.
*The refrigerator of [[Still Life]] that spits out [[Food]] is a direct reference to the [[Ice-Spark]] [[Power Combo]] from ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''.
*The internal file name for the [[Susie]] statue made by the Sculpture attack is 'Goddess'.
*The internal file name for the [[Susie]] statue made by the Sculpture attack is 'Goddess'.
*The Painbrush attack is directly based off of the [[Paint]] ability from ''[[Kirby Super Star]] ([[Kirby Super Star Ultra|Ultra]])'', even mimicking its limited-use nature.
*The Painbrush attack is directly based off of the [[Paint]] ability from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', even mimicking its limited-use nature.
*This ability very likely draws inspiration from the characters [[Ado]] and [[Adeleine]], whose main power is the ability to paint things that came to life. In turn, Adeleine is playable as a [[Dream Friend]] in the same the ability debuted with similar moves.
*This ability very likely draws inspiration from the characters [[Ado]] and [[Adeleine]], whose main power is the ability to paint things that came to life. In turn, Adeleine is playable as a [[Dream Friend]] in the same game the ability debuted with similar moves.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
{{center|<gallery>
KSA Artist Kirby pause screen artwork.png|''Kirby Star Allies'' pause screen artwork
KSA Artist Icon.png|[[Ability Star]] from ''Kirby Star Allies''
KSA Artist Icon.png|[[Ability Star]] from ''Kirby Star Allies''
Artist Allies.jpg|Screenshot of Artist Kirby using the Brush Splash attack.
KF2 Artist icon.png|Icon from ''Kirby Fighters 2''
KSA Artist in use.jpg|Screenshot of Artist Kirby using the Brush Splash attack.
Susie Goddess Sculpture KSA.jpg|Screenshot from the [[Kirby JP Twitter|official Kirby Twitter]] showcasing the Susie "Goddess" sculpture, along with three [[Stone]] transformation sculptures.
Susie Goddess Sculpture KSA.jpg|Screenshot from the [[Kirby JP Twitter|official Kirby Twitter]] showcasing the Susie "Goddess" sculpture, along with three [[Stone]] transformation sculptures.
Meta Knight Painter.png|Screenshot from the official Kirby Twitter showcasing Artist Kirby and three [[Vividria]]s each sketching a [[Meta Knight]] from the Painter move as Meta Knight [[Meta Knight#As a Boss|duplicates]] himself into four.
Meta Knight Painter.png|Screenshot from the official Kirby Twitter showcasing Artist Kirby and three [[Vividria]]s each sketching a [[Meta Knight]] from the Painter move as Meta Knight [[Meta Knight#As a Boss|duplicates]] himself into four.
Artist concept art.png|Concept art of Artist Kirby.
Artist concept art.png|Concept art of Artist Kirby.
Full-stomach Kirby 1.png|Super-stuffed Kirby sprite 1, added in ''Kirby Star Allies'' Version 3.0.0.
Full-stomach Kirby 1.png|Full Belly Kirby sprite 1, added in ''Kirby Star Allies'' Version 3.0.0.
Full-stomach Kirby 2.png|Super-stuffed Kirby sprite 2, added in ''Kirby Star Allies'' Version 3.0.0.
Full-stomach Kirby 2.png|Full Belly Kirby sprite 2, added in ''Kirby Star Allies'' Version 3.0.0.
KF2 Vividria Style render.png|Render image of the [[Vividria]] Style [[Costumes#Kirby Fighters 2|rare hat]] for Artist in ''Kirby Fighters 2''
KF2 Second Credits picture 4.png|Chapter 5 credits picture from ''Kirby Fighters 2'', showing an Artist [[Kirby (species)|Kirby]] painting a replica of [[King Dedede]]
KSA Valentine Artist.jpg|"You're a work of art!" ''Kirby Star Allies''-themed Valentine's Day card
FK1 OS Kirby Artist 1.png|Artist Kirby in ''[[Find Kirby!!]]''
FK1 OS Kirby Artist 2.png|Artist Kirby in ''Find Kirby!!''
Twitter commemorative - Paint creatures.jpg|Artist Kirby in a [[Kirby JP Twitter]] illustration
TRY! KIRBY! Waku Waku Works Artwork.jpg|Artwork for the "TRY! KIRBY!" AEON collaboration
Kirby Hat Studio Artwork.jpg|Artist's hat is featured in this artwork for KIRBY HAT STUDIO merchandise series
KMSC Artist Kirby artwork.png|Artwork used for KIRBY MUTEKI! SUTEKI! CLOSET merchandise series
KPQ Artist Banner.jpg|Banner from the [[Kirby Personality Quiz]]
KPQ Artist Banner.jpg|Banner from the [[Kirby Personality Quiz]]
</gallery></center>
Kirby Big Artist Plush.jpg|Big plushie of Artist Kirby
Kirby Star Allies Mascot Plushies.jpg|Mascot plushies of various Copy Abilities from ''Kirby Star Allies'', manufactured by San-ei
Sanei Artist plush.jpg|Artist Kirby plushie, manufactured by San-ei
Molly Fantasy PALO Copy Ability Selection - Cleaning and Artist.jpg|Plushies of [[Cleaning]] and Artist Kirby from "Kirby Copy Ability Selection" merchandise line
KMSC Kirby Fuwafuwa Badges.jpg|Fuwafuwa badges from the "KIRBY MUTEKI! SUTEKI! CLOSET" merchandise line, featuring Artist Kirby
Kirby Soft Vinyl Figurines.jpg|Figurines of various Kirbys made of soft vinyl, featuring Artist Kirby
Gashapon Kirby Star Allies Figurines.jpg|Gashapon figurines based on "''Kirby Star Allies''", featuring Artist Kirby
Kirby's Dream Land Mascot KIRBY MUTEKI! SUTEKI! CLOSET 3.jpg|Capchara figurines from the "KIRBY MUTEKI! SUTEKI! CLOSET" merchandise line, featuring Artist Kirby
</gallery>}}
 
===Videos===
{{Youtube|pVBuhF7ev44|300|Official [[Kirby Portal]] video showcasing Artist}}
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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Latest revision as of 12:37, 29 January 2024

Artist
KSA Artist Artwork.png
Artwork of Artist Kirby from Kirby Star Allies
Details
First game Kirby Star Allies (2018)
Latest game Kirby Fighters 2 (2020)
Usage type Unlimited use
(unless Painbrush is used)
Obtained from Vividria
Power(s) Attacks using a paintbrush and canvas; puts out fire and destroys Electro Saws with sprayed paint.
Helper Vividria
Similar to Paint (Painbrush)
Ice-Spark (Still Life)
Adeleine & Ribbon
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This article is about the Copy Ability from Kirby Star Allies, and should not be confused with Paint, a Copy Ability from Kirby Super Star and its remake.
“ Set out on a voyage of training with a colorful paintbrush on your side! Materialize yummies to share with your friends. It's like magic! Art has the power to change the world! ”
— Flavor text of Artist in Kirby Star Allies

Artist is a Copy Ability that debuted in Kirby Star Allies. The Artist ability gives Kirby a magical paintbrush which can be used to splatter enemies in paint, and paint entities that can attack autonomously. Kirby also gains the ability to sculpt stone statues which he can then use to bash enemies with. When Kirby gains the Artist ability, he is given a large wooden paintbrush smothered in rainbow-colored paint. He also gains a red hat which resembles a beret and has a paint-covered star inset near the front, and a splash of green paint on the side. As a final touch, Kirby's right cheek is splashed with light blue paint.

The primary provider of the Artist ability is the mid-boss Vividria, who uses a similar array of attacks. Artist can be seen as a more developed version of the Paint ability from Kirby Super Star combined with the painting abilities of past bosses such as Paint Roller and Adeleine. However, Artist Kirby does not appear to be as skilled as Adeleine when it comes to painting living creatures, as hers are significantly more powerful.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

Artist debuts in Kirby Star Allies. It is obtained from Vividria the mid-boss, who also can use this ability when recruited as a Friend. It gives both Kirby and the Vividria Friend a red painter cap adorned with a star and splattered with paint. The ability is unlimited use unless the Painbrush technique is used, which causes Kirby to lose the ability. However, Vividria cannot use Painbrush in any mode.

Sprayed paint from Artist attacks can put out fire and destroy Electro Saws and Zan Partizanne's lightning drums, but cannot provide the Splash element to allies. When Artist Kirby, Vividria or Adeleine & Ribbon become the rider of Friend Star or Star Allies Sparkler, they fire bullets with no element.

Moveset[edit]

Artist moveset in Kirby Star Allies  
Skill Button Execution Description Damage
(Star Bullet=52)
Brush Slash
B
 Kirby swings his brush forward, splattering enemies ahead with paint. Brush: 24
Paint: 16
Brush Splash
Dash + B
 Kirby lunges as he sweeps with his brush, splattering in a large area.
  • Kirby is invincible during this attack.
 Brush: 32
Paint: 20
Painter
↓ + B
 Kirby takes out a canvas and crudely renders either Bandana Waddle Dee, King Dedede, Meta Knight or Full Belly Kirby.
The painting then springs to life, jumps off the canvas, and steps forward, attacking enemies ahead before disappearing.
  • Paint Bandana Waddle Dee/Meta Knight can cut ropes and grass.
  • Paint King Dedede/Full Belly Kirby can pound stakes.
 Canvas: 16
The painting moves/disappears: 24
King Dedede attacks: 36
Meta Knight/Bandana Waddle Dee attacks: 32
Full Belly Kirby moves: 36
Sculpture
↓↑ + B
 Kirby gets out a pillar of marble and sculpts it into either a statue of Kabu, the Dreamstalk, or Susie in a classical style.
Kirby may also sculpt a pot, which breaks instantly. 		During sculpture: 8
Finish: 2
Pot: 18
Creative Destruction
Press B after Sculpture
 Kirby swings three times with his sculpture, causing it to smash into bits on the final swing. 30+40+50
Painbrush
Press and hold ↓ + Y
 Kirby can charge his paintbrush up to three levels of power.
Once released, he splatters the entire area in paint, dealing huge damage. Once the move finishes, Kirby loses the Artist ability.
  • Artist Kirby cannot use Painbrush in The Ultimate Choice.
  • If the player plays as Normal Kirby and obtains the Artist ability from the Vividria mid-boss during the Ultimate Choice, he can use Painbrush.
 First and second swing: 60
Final swing: 70

Friend Abilities[edit]

Artist has two signature Friend Abilities:

Version differences[edit]

Kirby Star Allies Version 3.0.0 has added a new painting for the Painter attack of Artist Kirby and Vividria - Full Belly Kirby from Kirby's Blowout Blast, which Adeleine & Ribbon cannot draw.

Kirby Fighters 2[edit]

Artist returns as a playable ability in Kirby Fighters 2, unlockable after attaining Fighters Rank 21. Its moveset has been altered somewhat, removing some techniques and replacing them with new ones. Notably, the Painbrush technique cannot be used here. In addition, some changes were made to existing moves in order to make them better suited for fighting other players, such as being able to change the direction and angle that paintings jump out in when using Painter. For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Artist ability in Kirby Fighters 2, see Mizuumi Wiki's page.

Moveset[edit]

Artist moveset in Kirby Fighters 2  
Skill Button Execution Description Damage (unmodified)
Brush Slash
B
 Kirby swipes with his paintbrush in a wide arc in front of him. 18 (if both hits connect)
Rising Brush Slash
↑ + B
 Kirby swipes with his paintbrush in a wide arc above him. 20 (if both hits connect)
Brush Splash
Dash + B
 Kirby lunges forward while swiping with his paintbrush in a wide arc in front of him. 24 (if all hits connect)
Painter
↓ + B
 Kirby pulls out a canvas and paints something which then comes to life and jumps off the canvas to attack Kirby's opponents.
The behavior of this move depends on what gets painted, which is random.
When Kirby initiates this move, he can determine which way the painting goes by holding that direction. 		Bandana Waddle Dee painting
6 (initial contact)
2 (subsequent hits)

Full Belly Kirby painting
16 (initial contact)
4 (subsequent hits) Notably, this painting cannot be destroyed by any attacks or stage hazards, and it must be destroyed after a few seconds.

King Dedede painting
6 (initial contact)
2 (subsequent contact)
20 (first hammer swing)
14 (second hammer swing)

Meta Knight painting
6 (initial contact)
2 (subsequent contact)
9 (sword swing)

Sculpture
↓↑ + B
 Kirby pulls out a block of marble and sculpts a random object, then holds it above his head.
Enemies nearby will be damaged by the marble block.
If Kirby ends up sculpting a pot, he will drop it automatically after completing it, which can also damage foes. 		14 (if all hits connect)
18 (pot crashing)
Masterpiece Movement
Move ←/→ after Sculpture
 Kirby shuffles slowly left or right while holding the sculpture.
He cannot perform any other actions until using Creative Destruction. 		N/A
Creative Destruction
Press B after Sculpture
 Kirby makes three large swipes with his sculpture, breaking it on the third hit.
The range of this attack depends on the sculpture being used. 		41 (if all hits connect)

Flavor text[edit]

Image Game Flavor text
KSA Boxart NA.jpg Kirby Star Allies Set out on a voyage of training with a colorful paintbrush on your side! Materialize yummies to share with your friends. It's like magic! Art has the power to change the world!

Trivia[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Kirby Star Allies pause screen artwork

    Kirby Star Allies pause screen artwork

  • Ability Star from Kirby Star Allies

    Ability Star from Kirby Star Allies

  • Icon from Kirby Fighters 2

    Icon from Kirby Fighters 2

  • Screenshot of Artist Kirby using the Brush Splash attack.

    Screenshot of Artist Kirby using the Brush Splash attack.

  • Screenshot from the official Kirby Twitter showcasing the Susie "Goddess" sculpture, along with three Stone transformation sculptures.

    Screenshot from the official Kirby Twitter showcasing the Susie "Goddess" sculpture, along with three Stone transformation sculptures.

  • Screenshot from the official Kirby Twitter showcasing Artist Kirby and three Vividrias each sketching a Meta Knight from the Painter move as Meta Knight duplicates himself into four.

    Screenshot from the official Kirby Twitter showcasing Artist Kirby and three Vividrias each sketching a Meta Knight from the Painter move as Meta Knight duplicates himself into four.

  • Concept art of Artist Kirby.

    Concept art of Artist Kirby.

  • Full Belly Kirby sprite 1, added in Kirby Star Allies Version 3.0.0.

    Full Belly Kirby sprite 1, added in Kirby Star Allies Version 3.0.0.

  • Full Belly Kirby sprite 2, added in Kirby Star Allies Version 3.0.0.

    Full Belly Kirby sprite 2, added in Kirby Star Allies Version 3.0.0.

  • Render image of the Vividria Style rare hat for Artist in Kirby Fighters 2

    Render image of the Vividria Style rare hat for Artist in Kirby Fighters 2

  • Chapter 5 credits picture from Kirby Fighters 2, showing an Artist Kirby painting a replica of King Dedede

    Chapter 5 credits picture from Kirby Fighters 2, showing an Artist Kirby painting a replica of King Dedede

  • "You're a work of art!" Kirby Star Allies-themed Valentine's Day card

    "You're a work of art!" Kirby Star Allies-themed Valentine's Day card

  • Artist Kirby in Find Kirby!!

    Artist Kirby in Find Kirby!!

  • Artist Kirby in Find Kirby!!

    Artist Kirby in Find Kirby!!

  • Artist Kirby in a Kirby JP Twitter illustration

    Artist Kirby in a Kirby JP Twitter illustration

  • Artwork for the "TRY! KIRBY!" AEON collaboration

    Artwork for the "TRY! KIRBY!" AEON collaboration

  • Artist's hat is featured in this artwork for KIRBY HAT STUDIO merchandise series

    Artist's hat is featured in this artwork for KIRBY HAT STUDIO merchandise series

  • Artwork used for KIRBY MUTEKI! SUTEKI! CLOSET merchandise series

    Artwork used for KIRBY MUTEKI! SUTEKI! CLOSET merchandise series

  • Banner from the Kirby Personality Quiz

    Banner from the Kirby Personality Quiz

  • Big plushie of Artist Kirby

    Big plushie of Artist Kirby

  • Mascot plushies of various Copy Abilities from Kirby Star Allies, manufactured by San-ei

    Mascot plushies of various Copy Abilities from Kirby Star Allies, manufactured by San-ei

  • Artist Kirby plushie, manufactured by San-ei

    Artist Kirby plushie, manufactured by San-ei

  • Plushies of Cleaning and Artist Kirby from "Kirby Copy Ability Selection" merchandise line

    Plushies of Cleaning and Artist Kirby from "Kirby Copy Ability Selection" merchandise line

  • Fuwafuwa badges from the "KIRBY MUTEKI! SUTEKI! CLOSET" merchandise line, featuring Artist Kirby

    Fuwafuwa badges from the "KIRBY MUTEKI! SUTEKI! CLOSET" merchandise line, featuring Artist Kirby

  • Figurines of various Kirbys made of soft vinyl, featuring Artist Kirby

    Figurines of various Kirbys made of soft vinyl, featuring Artist Kirby

  • Gashapon figurines based on "Kirby Star Allies", featuring Artist Kirby

    Gashapon figurines based on "Kirby Star Allies", featuring Artist Kirby

  • Capchara figurines from the "KIRBY MUTEKI! SUTEKI! CLOSET" merchandise line, featuring Artist Kirby

    Capchara figurines from the "KIRBY MUTEKI! SUTEKI! CLOSET" merchandise line, featuring Artist Kirby

Videos[edit]
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YouTube
Official Kirby Portal video showcasing Artist

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese アーティスト
Ātisuto 		Artist
Traditional Chinese 藝術家
yì shù jiā 		Artist
Simplified Chinese 艺术家
yì shù jiā
Dutch Kunstenaar Artist
French Artiste Artist
German Künstler Artist
Italian Artista Artist
Korean 아티스트
Atiseuteu 		Artist
Spanish Artista Artist
Thai Artist
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Copy Abilities
Standard abilities
Animal • Archer • Artist • Backdrop • Ball • Balloon • Beam • Beetle • Bell • Bomb • Bubble • Burning • Circus • Cleaning • Cook • Copy • Crash • Cupid • Cutter • Doctor • Drill • ESP • Festival • Fighter • Fire • Freeze • Ghost • Hammer • Hi-Jump • Ice • Jelly • Jet • Laser • Leaf • Light • Magic • Mecha • Metal • Mike • Mini • Mirror • Missile • Needle • Ninja • Paint • Parasol • Plasma • Poison • Ranger • Sand • Sleep • Smash Bros. • Spark • Spear • Spider • Staff • Stone • Suplex • Sword • Throw • Tornado • UFO • Water • Wheel • Whip • Wing • Wrestler • Yo-Yo
Last Battle Abilities
Animal Friends
Coo • ChuChu • Kine • Nago • Pitch • Rick
Helpers/Friends
Power Combos
Air Ride Machines
Metamortex Transformations
Super Abilities
Transformations
Robobot Armor
Roles
Friend Abilities
Friend Actions
Ravel Abilities
Mouthful Mode
Evolved Copy Abilities
Other
Non-series abilities
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Kirby Star Allies
Characters
Levels and Stages
World of Peace - Dream Land

Green Gardens • Donut Dome • Honey Hill • Fruity Forest • Clash at Castle Dedede • Extra Eclair

World of Miracles - Planet Popstar
Friendly Field • Reef Resort • Echo's Edge • Nature's Navel • Sacred Square • Inside Islands • Duplex Dream

Fortress of Shadows - Jambastion
Gatehouse Road • Eastern Wall • Longview Corridor • Western Outer Wall • Inner Sanctum • Heavenly Hall • Sector A • Sector B • Sector C

Far-Flung Starlight Heroes
Planet Earthfall • Falluna Moon • Planet Misteen • Mareen Moon • Planet Caverna • Grott Moon • Planet Frostak • Blizzno Moon • Planet Towara • Gabbel Moon • Star Lavadom • Sizzlai Moon • Jambandra Base • The Divine Terminus • Extra Planet α • Extra Planet β • Extra Planet γ • Extra Planet δ • Ability Planet

Kirby Star Allies

Heroes in Another Dimension

Dimension I • Dimension II • Dimension III • Dimension IV • Final Dimension
Copy Abilities
Artist • Beam • Beetle • Bomb • Cleaning • Cook • Crash • Cutter • ESP • Festival • Fighter • Fire • Hammer • Ice • Mike • Ninja • Parasol • Plasma • Sleep • Spider • Staff • Stone • Suplex • Sword • Water • Whip • Wing • Yo-Yo
Friend Abilities
Friend Actions
Standard Friends
Dream Friends
Regular enemies
Mid-Bosses
Bosses
Items and objects
Sub-Games
Extra
v • d • e
Kirby Fighters 2
Playable fighters
Archer • Artist • Bandana Waddle Dee • Beam • Beetle • Bell • Bomb • Cutter • Fighter • Gooey • Hammer • King Dedede • Magolor • Meta Knight • Ninja • Parasol • Staff • Sword • Water • Whip • Wrestler • Yo-Yo
Battle Stages
Bosses
Enemies
Items
Extra
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