Smith, E.g. is a term used to refer to a skilled craftsman or ARTISAN. An ARTISAN is someone who is highly skilled in a particular craft or trade, such as carpentry, metalworking, pottery, and other manual arts. Artisans often use traditional methods and materials to create unique works of art or functional items. Smith, E.g. is often used to refer to a blacksmith, a person who works with metal to create tools, weapons, and other objects.