painting

Meanings

• graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
  • "a small painting by Picasso"
  • "he bought the painting as an investment"
• creating a picture with paints
  • "he studied painting and sculpture for many years"
• the act of applying paint to a surface
  • "you can finish the job of painting faster with a roller than with a brush"
• the occupation of a house painter
  • "house painting was the only craft he knew"
• make a painting
  • "He painted a painting of the garden"
• apply paint to; coat with paint
• make a painting of
• apply a liquid to; e.g., paint the gutters with linseed oil

Synonyms

house painting, paint, picture