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painting

[peyn-ting] / ˈpeɪn tɪŋ /
NOUN
work of art
Synonyms
STRONGEST
art canvas composition depiction landscape mural oil painting picture portrait sketch
STRONG
cityscape likeness portrayal representation seascape
WEAK
abstract design art work water color
NOUN
the act of applying paint
Synonyms
STRONG
airbrushing brushing calcimining coating covering daubing decorating enameling splashing varnishing
NOUN
artwork
Synonyms
STRONGEST
art canvas composition design drawing mural picture portrait watercolor
STRONG
oil seascape

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Neither he nor Soderbergh knew about McKellen’s great love of painting.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Other artistic pursuits, from painting landscapes to taking salsa lessons, have similar benefits.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Zyw said the painting was then kept at a shop worker's house until it could be collected and brought to the gallery by an art carrier.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

A "long lost" painting by Joan Eardley - known for her depictions of Glasgow street children and an Aberdeenshire fishing village - has sold for £29,500 after being discovered in a charity shop.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

One painting showed a forest of black trees with leaves as red as blood.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova