What does the cryptic crossword clue "Painter to alter course without sign of hesitation (7)" mean?

The definition is "Painter". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ERM (synonym="ERM") in VEER (synonym="VEER") = VERMEER; definition: "Painter" The answer is VERMEER.

Painter to alter course without sign of hesitation (7)

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