Fine Arts Vocabulary

noun a workshop or studio, especially one used by an artist or designer

• The fashion designer's atelier is where all the couture pieces are meticulously crafted.
• I love visiting my friend's atelier; it's like stepping into a creative wonderland.
• Check out that atelier - it's where all the magic happens!
• His mind was like an atelier, constantly creating and refining new ideas.

noun a small decorative object or trinket

• The antique shop was filled with delicate bibelots from the 18th century.
• I love collecting little bibelots to decorate my shelves.
• Check out these cute bibelots I found at the thrift store!
• Her mind was like a cluttered shelf, filled with random bibelots of memories.

noun a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayon

verb the act of producing a picture or diagram with a pencil, pen, or crayon

• The artist spent hours working on a detailed drawing of the landscape.
• I love doodling and drawing in my free time.
• She's a pro at sketching and drawing cool designs.
• His words were like a masterful drawing, painting a vivid picture in our minds.

noun a field of work or activity in which one has special ability or training; a profession or trade

adjective pertaining to one's area of expertise or specialization

• She excelled in her chosen metier as a neurosurgeon.
• He's really found his metier in graphic design.
• She's killing it in her metier as a DJ.
• His metier is like a well-oiled machine, always producing top-notch results.

noun a method of painting with pigments dispersed in an emulsion miscible with water, typically egg yolk.

• The artist used tempera paint to create a detailed and precise portrait.
• I prefer using tempera paint for my art projects because it dries quickly.
• Let's ditch the acrylics and try out some tempera for a change.
• Her tempera was as vibrant as the colors on her canvas, easily changing with her mood.

noun a person who collects coffee cups or mugs

• The pocillovist meticulously studied the intricate designs on the ancient pottery.
• My friend is a pocillovist and loves collecting unique cups and saucers.
• I never knew being a pocillovist could be so interesting!
• As a pocillovist of emotions, she could read people's feelings through their expressions.