brushwork
brushwork
Definition
brush·work (-wʉrk′)
noun
- work done with a brush; painting
- a characteristic way of putting on paint with a brush Renoir's brushwork
brushwork
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- include: I use oxides, pigments and colored slips on unfired clay, employing various techniques, which include brushwork, sponging and sgraffito.
Adjective modifier
- loose: A blousy pink blossom tree crowns a scene abundant with produce and flowers, painted with light, loose brushwork.
- vigorous: Vigorous brushwork over textured areas may cause bubbles to form within the paint film.
- Chinese: There are also examples of styles that fall in between the two, where Chinese brushwork meets an almost western abstraction.
- dry: Often used for sketching or dry brushwork where little water is used.
- detailed: Detailed brushwork can often be seen and some examples have written instructions about the placing of motifs.
- delicate: Hot pressed paper is ideal for delicate brushwork and illustration as this is the smoothest surface available.
Modifies a noun
- technique: Participants will be taught traditional brushwork techniques to apply a beautiful range of colored glazes inspired by ceramics in the Islamic collections.
Browse dictionary entries near brushwork
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