Artistic Techniques Vocabulary

verb to speckle or dot with small marks or spots

• The artist carefully bespeckled the canvas with tiny dots of color.
• I accidentally bespeckled my shirt with paint while working on my art project.
• I love how the new graffiti artist bespeckled the wall with vibrant colors.
• Her speech was bespeckled with witty remarks and clever metaphors.

verb to create or write something, such as a piece of music or a written work

• The talented musician will compose a symphony for the upcoming concert.
• I love to compose my own songs on the guitar.
• I'm going to compose a sick beat for my next track.
• She tried to compose herself before giving the presentation.

noun skillful and clever in one's movements or actions

• The artist's deftness in capturing light and shadow is truly remarkable.
• I was impressed by her deftness in handling the difficult situation.
• His deftness on the basketball court is unmatched.
• The politician showed deftness in navigating the tricky negotiations.

adjective skillful in the use of hands or body; clever

• The watchmaker's dexterous hands were able to repair even the most intricate timepieces.
• She's so dexterous, she can juggle multiple tasks at once without breaking a sweat.
• Check out his dexterous moves on the dance floor, he's got some serious skills!
• His dexterous mind was able to navigate through complex problems with ease.

noun a hard, brittle substance, typically transparent or translucent, made by fusing sand with soda, lime, and sometimes other ingredients and cooling rapidly. It is used to make windows, drinking containers, and other articles.

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adjective made of glass

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• He carefully poured the wine into a crystal glass.
• Can you hand me that glass over there?
• I accidentally knocked over my drink and shattered the glass.
• She saw the world through rose-colored glasses.

noun a curve or bend that goes inward

verb to curve or bend inward

• The artist carefully incurve the edges of the sculpture to create a smooth and flowing design.
• I like how you incurve the corners of your drawings, it gives them a unique look.
• I'm going to incurve the ends of my hair to give it some volume.
• Her smile seemed to incurve the room, brightening up everyone's mood.

adjective having or exhibiting a variety of colors

• The artist used a polychromatic palette to create a vibrant and colorful masterpiece.
• I love how the polychromatic design of the room adds a fun pop of color.
• That polychromatic outfit is so on point, you're definitely turning heads.
• Her personality is just as polychromatic as her artwork, full of diverse and vibrant traits.

adjective describing something that is thick, muddy, or viscous in texture

• The sludgy consistency of the mud made it difficult for the workers to clean up the construction site.
• I hate walking through sludgy puddles after it rains.
• The sludgy coffee at that diner is the worst I've ever tasted.
• Her mind felt sludgy after staying up all night studying for the exam.

verb the action of making a liquid scatter in small drops or particles

• The children were splashing in the pool, creating ripples in the water.
• We had a great time splashing around in the puddles after the rain.
• Let's go splashing in the creek and cool off.
• His emotions were splashing all over the place, making it hard for him to control his feelings.

noun Purpose is a noun that refers to the reason or intention behind an action

adverb Accidentally modifies the verb on purpose, indicating that the action was done unintentionally

preposition On is a preposition that shows the relationship between accidentally and purpose, indicating the manner in which the action was done

• She claimed that she dropped the vase accidentally on purpose, but no one believed her.
• He always seems to bump into his crush accidentally on purpose.
• I think she spilled her drink accidentally on purpose to get his attention.
• The politician seemed to insult his opponent accidentally on purpose during the debate.

adjective lowered or depressed in position or condition

• The artist abaissé the brightness of the painting to create a more subdued atmosphere.
• She abaissé the volume on the TV so we could talk without shouting.
• I abaissé my expectations for the party after hearing the guest list.
• The defeat abaissé his spirits and left him feeling despondent.

verb to decorate or add beauty to something

• The artist spent hours meticulously adorning the canvas with intricate patterns.
• She loves adorning herself with colorful jewelry and accessories.
• I saw her adorning her new shoes with some bling.
• His words were like jewels adorning the otherwise plain conversation.