How to Spot an Artist

My neighbor was walking her dog and stopped me on the way to my mailbox. She wanted to know if I was an artist. I said, "yes" even though sometimes I struggle with the idea. Her quick reply was "I thought so."  When I asked her how she knew, she just replied, "It was easy to see." I was cold ) no coat and her dog was impatient to continue walking so further conversation didn't happen but it has gotten me thinking. Painter Mary Todd Beam has a list. An artist:

• Knows whare she keeps her her muse.
• Knows how to play and take risks.
• Searches for meaning through universal experiences.
• Senses the "flow" and runs with it.
• Defines herself though her work.
• Works toward a goal.

Thoughts?