If you make art and sell it to people, does that make you an artist?

Absolutely.

Whether you sell it or not is out of the question... making art is what makes you an artist.

My sources say yes

Not for art critics. They will always argue what is a work of art and what is mere kitsch. Who is an artist and who is a kitsch-maker...

In a way yes... you can teach or treat people and you would be an artist. But every artist is an artist if you catch my drift

The moment you make art...you are an artist...doesn't matter if it sells or not...sometimes your art is priceless so no buyers found!!!

Making art makes you an artist. Getting paid for it is a bonus.

Absolutely!

Nah.

If my stuff did sell, I'd just be a smart dabbler.

I believe that we're all artists, some just don't practice it.