painting

A picture made by putting colored liquid onto a surface, such as paper or cloth.

• That painting is beautiful.
• She bought two paintings for her bedroom.
• Who made the painting above your desk?

How to use it: painting of someone/something (There is a painting of a horse above the fireplace.)

Similar words: picture, artwork

Common phrases: oil painting, landscape painting, painting of someone

The art or activity of making pictures with colored liquid on a surface.

• She enjoys painting.
• He studied painting at art school.
• Painting and sculpture are both taught here.

Common phrases: learn painting, painting class, oil painting