Correct Answer: Expert

Solution : The correct choice is the second option .

Explanation :

The underlined word novice refers to someone who is a beginner or has limited experience in a particular activity or field. The opposite of a novice is an expert , someone who has a high level of skill, knowledge, and experience in a specific area. In the context of the sentence, which describes an attractive painting made by a novice artist, using expert , as the antonym conveys the idea that the painting was not created by someone with extensive experience or expertise.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

• Mature refers to the state of being fully developed or grown
• Stylish refers to having a fashionable or elegant appearance.
• An apprentice is someone who is learning a trade or skill under the guidance of a skilled mentor.