graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface; a small painting by Picasso; he bought the painting as an investment; his pictures hang in the Louvre

[ Syn: picture ]

creating a picture with paints; he studied painting and sculpture for many years'

the act of applying paint to a surface; you can finish the job of painting faster with a roller than with a brush'

the occupation of a house painter; house painting was the only craft he knew

[ Syn: house painting ]