[1] His conventional name (his real name being unknown today, as none of his works are signed) is derived from his artificial affected style of figural painting, on the basis of which about 135 vases can be ascribed to him.

He was interested particularly in the decorative effect of his images, composed of stylised figures in long cloaks or with affected gestures; narrative content was secondary.

In his tendency to formulaic figures and multiple details, the Affecter is a successor to the Amasis Painter, from whom he may have learnt his trade.

His figures usually have small heads and seemingly upholstered bodies, when clothed, or angular pointed ones, when naked.

A special feature of his amphorae is the replacement of the usual figural decoration on the neck by vegetal ornaments.