Painting Techniques

noun a picture or design so painted

• The artist spent months creating a beautiful fresco on the ceiling of the cathedral.
• Have you seen the fresco in the art gallery? It's pretty cool.
• That fresco at the museum is lit, bro!
• Her mind was like a blank canvas waiting for the artist to paint a fresco of ideas.

noun a situation or comment that is considered inappropriate or offensive

adjective a term used to describe something that is inappropriate or offensive

• The comedian's off-color jokes offended many in the audience.
• I didn't appreciate his off-color remarks during the meeting.
• Her sense of humor can be a bit off-color at times.
• The painting's off-color tones added depth to the overall composition.

noun A tool with bristles or other filaments, used for applying paint or ink

• The artist carefully selected the finest paintbrush for his latest masterpiece.
• I can't find my favorite paintbrush, have you seen it anywhere?
• I'm going to borrow your paintbrush to touch up this wall real quick.
• Her words were like a delicate paintbrush, adding color to the otherwise dull conversation.

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 platform or step on which an altar stands in a church

• The predella is a decorative panel located below the main painting in an altarpiece.
• I didn't realize the predella was actually a separate piece of art below the main painting.
• Check out the cool little scene on the predella underneath the big painting.
• The predella serves as a foundation for the main painting, much like a strong base supports a structure.