Cheque-writing artist? (6)

I believe the answer is:

drawer

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'artist?' is the definition.
(drawer is a kind of artist)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for drawer that I've seen before include "Boxlike compartment in piece of furniture" , "Sliding box in chest" , "One sliding into e.g. chest" , "One providing cheque" , "Person writing cheque" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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