Artistic Mediums

12 words in this vocabulary list

noun a building material made from earth and organic materials, often used in construction for its durability and insulation properties

  • The adobe building was constructed using traditional mud bricks.
  • I love the cozy feel of adobe houses.
  • Let's chill at the adobe crib tonight.
  • Her mind was like an adobe wall, strong and resilient.

noun A person who creates art, such as paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

  • The artist's latest exhibition received critical acclaim from art critics.
  • I heard that the artist is working on a new painting for the gallery.
  • That artist is so talented, they can paint anything!
  • She is an artist with words, painting vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

noun a person who carves or cuts into something, especially wood or stone

  • The master carver meticulously crafted a beautiful wooden sculpture.
  • My grandpa is a talented wood carver and he made me a cool figurine.
  • That guy is a real carver when it comes to shaping surfboards.
  • She was a true carver of her own destiny, shaping her future with determination.

ink

noun a colored fluid or paste used for writing, drawing, or printing

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  • The ink used in this printer is of high quality and produces sharp, clear documents.
  • I accidentally spilled ink on my shirt while refilling the printer cartridge.
  • I'm thinking of getting a new tattoo with some cool ink designs.
  • His words were like ink on paper, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who read them.

noun a form of art in which an image is transferred from a plate, block, or screen onto paper, fabric, or another surface

  • Printmaking is a traditional artistic technique that involves creating images on a surface like paper or fabric.
  • I've been really getting into printmaking lately, it's such a fun way to make art.
  • Printmaking is like magic, you start with a blank canvas and end up with a beautiful image.
  • In the world of creativity, printmaking is like a blank canvas waiting to be transformed into a masterpiece.

noun metal in the form of discarded pieces or fragments, especially from a manufacturing process

  • The recycling plant processed tons of scrap iron every day.
  • My uncle collects scrap iron to sell for extra cash.
  • I found some cool scrap iron pieces at the junkyard.
  • His heart felt like a piece of scrap iron after she broke up with him.

verb to focus on or be skilled in a particular area or field

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

  • Our company specializes in providing customized IT solutions for businesses.
  • They specialize in making delicious homemade desserts.
  • She's the one who specializes in fixing cars on the cheap.
  • His talent lies in specializing in turning challenges into opportunities.

tar

noun a thick, dark, sticky substance produced by the distillation of coal tar or wood tar

verb to cover or smear with tar

  • The tar used in road construction is a sticky, black substance.
  • I accidentally stepped in some tar while working on the driveway.
  • Let's go grab some tar and feather that guy for what he did.
  • The scandal left a tar-like stain on the politician's reputation.

noun a thin rectangular slab of baked clay, concrete, or other material, used in overlapping rows for covering roofs

verb to cover with tiles

  • The ceramic tile in the kitchen is imported from Italy.
  • I accidentally dropped a tile while trying to install it in the bathroom.
  • Let's ditch this party and go play some roof tile dominoes instead.
  • Each decision we make is like a tile in the mosaic of our lives.

noun a material made from the shell of a tortoise, typically used in decorative items

  • The artisan crafted a beautiful hair clip using tortoise shell as the main material.
  • I found a vintage tortoise shell comb at the flea market.
  • Check out my new tortoise shell sunglasses, they're so stylish!
  • Her calm demeanor was like a tortoise shell, protecting her from the chaos around her.

noun a hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub

  • The carpenter crafted a beautiful table out of solid wood.
  • I love the smell of fresh-cut wood in the workshop.
  • Let's ditch this party and go chill in the woods.
  • Her words cut through him like a sharp piece of wood.

noun a type of stop-motion animation using clay or similar materials

  • The film was created using the claymation technique, which involved meticulously molding characters out of clay.
  • I love watching those old claymation Christmas specials on TV.
  • Claymation is such a cool way to make movies, it's like magic with clay.
  • Her emotions were like a claymation film, constantly shifting and molding into new shapes.