Artistic

Artistic is a mental trait in The Sims 3. It conflicts with the can't stand art trait. ''Artistic Sims are naturally gifted artists with a paint brush. They also make pretty good writers and musicians!''

Attributes

 * Artistic Sims will build the painting skill 25% faster than other Sims.
 * Artistic Sims frequently wish to attend the local art gallery.
 * Artistic Sims will build the writing and guitar skills up 10% faster than other Sims. The guitar skill's increase rate stacks with the increase from the virtuoso trait.
 * Artistic Sims prefer watching the history and romantic channels on television.

Unlocked interactions

 * 'Talk about Art' social interaction is always available.
 * Artistic Sims can paint a stylized Still-Life painting similar to genius and insane Sims.
 * Artistic Sims can paint a somber Still-Life painting at level 6 of the painting skill instead of level 9.
 * The trait provides a bonus to Sims writing in the children's genre.
 * NPCs with this trait are attracted to the following lot assignments: art gallery.
 * Artistic Sims will react negatively to Sims that "Complain About Art".

Player notes

 * Artistic Sims will autonomously interact with easels, sculpting stations and guitars.
 * Artistic Sims strongly benefit from undertaking a fine arts major while studying at college.

Related Traits

 * Savvy Sculptor.
 * Virtuoso.

Associated skills

 * Painting.
 * Instrument skills.
 * Writing.
 * Photography.
 * Sculpting.

Possible lifetime wishes

 * Illustrious Author.
 * Master of the Arts.
 * Golden Tongue, Golden Fingers.
 * Hit Movie Composer.
 * Rock Star.
 * Star News Anchor.
 * Visionary.
 * World Class Gallery.
 * Descendant of da Vinci.
 * Home Design Hotshot.

Artistic Sims
Mortimer Goth, Holly Alto, Morgana Wolff.

Artistiek Прирожденный художник