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brushwork Definition

brush·work (-wʉrk′)

noun

  1. work done with a brush; painting
  2. 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.