draw /drɔː/
(verb) to make pictures, or a picture of something, with a pencil, pen or chalk (but not paint)
Example: Matthew was drawn to a career in cooking
(verb) to make pictures, or a picture of something, with a pencil, pen or chalk (but not paint)
Example: Matthew was drawn to a career in cooking
art /ɑːrt/
(noun) the use of the imagination to express ideas or feelings, particularly in painting, drawing or sculpture
Example: Her performance displayed great art
(noun) the use of the imagination to express ideas or feelings, particularly in painting, drawing or sculpture
Example: Her performance displayed great art
light /laɪt/
(noun) the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc. that makes it possible to see things
Example: My father bought a new light yesterday.
(noun) the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc. that makes it possible to see things
Example: My father bought a new light yesterday.
pencil /ˈpensl/
(noun) a narrow piece of wood, or a metal or plastic case, containing a black or coloured substance, used for drawing or writing
Example: This is my pencil.
(noun) a narrow piece of wood, or a metal or plastic case, containing a black or coloured substance, used for drawing or writing
Example: This is my pencil.
model /ˈmɑːdl/
(noun) a copy of something, usually smaller than the original object
Example: We would like to have a look at model 321A.
(noun) a copy of something, usually smaller than the original object
Example: We would like to have a look at model 321A.
design /dɪˈzaɪn/
(noun) the general arrangement of the different parts of something that is made, such as a building, book, machine, etc.
Example: This dress has a beautiful design.
(noun) the general arrangement of the different parts of something that is made, such as a building, book, machine, etc.
Example: This dress has a beautiful design.
landscape /ˈlændskeɪp/
(noun) everything you can see when you look across a large area of land, especially in the country
Example: The mountains dominate the landscape.
(noun) everything you can see when you look across a large area of land, especially in the country
Example: The mountains dominate the landscape.
paper /ˈpeɪpər/
(noun) the thin material that you write and draw on and that is also used for wrapping and packing things
Example: He scribbled the number on a scrap of paper.
(noun) the thin material that you write and draw on and that is also used for wrapping and packing things
Example: He scribbled the number on a scrap of paper.
brush /brʌʃ/
(verb) to clean, polish or make something smooth with a brush
Example: Do you brush your teeth every day?
(verb) to clean, polish or make something smooth with a brush
Example: Do you brush your teeth every day?
ink /ɪŋk/
(noun) coloured liquid for writing, drawing and printing
Example: a pen and ink drawing
(noun) coloured liquid for writing, drawing and printing
Example: a pen and ink drawing
illustrate /ˈɪləstreɪt/
(verb) to use pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book, etc.
Example: His lecture was illustrated with photos taken during the expedition.
(verb) to use pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book, etc.
Example: His lecture was illustrated with photos taken during the expedition.
frame /freɪm/
(noun) a strong border or structure of wood, metal, etc. that holds a picture, door, piece of glass, etc. in position
Example: I'm going to paint the door frame white.
(noun) a strong border or structure of wood, metal, etc. that holds a picture, door, piece of glass, etc. in position
Example: I'm going to paint the door frame white.
colour /ˈkʌlər/
(noun) the appearance that things have that results from the way in which they reflect light. Red, orange and green are colours .
Example: What colour do you like?
(noun) the appearance that things have that results from the way in which they reflect light. Red, orange and green are colours .
Example: What colour do you like?
primary color /ˌpraɪmeri ˈkʌlər/
(noun) one of the three colours, red, yellow and blue, that can be mixed together to make all other colours
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(noun) one of the three colours, red, yellow and blue, that can be mixed together to make all other colours
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secondary color /ˈsɛk(ə)nd(ə)ri ˈkʌlə/
(noun) one of the three colors – orange, green, or purple – that can be made by mixing together two of the primary colors
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(noun) one of the three colors – orange, green, or purple – that can be made by mixing together two of the primary colors
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pastel /pæˈstel/
(noun) soft coloured pigment (= a powder that is mixed with liquid to make paint) , used for drawing pictures
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(noun) soft coloured pigment (= a powder that is mixed with liquid to make paint) , used for drawing pictures
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wood carving /wʊd ˈkɑːvɪŋ/
(noun) is a form of woodworking by means of a cutting tool (knife) in one hand or a chisel by two hands or with one hand on a chisel and one hand on a mallet, resulting in a wooden figure or figurine, or in the sculptural ornamentation of a wooden object
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(noun) is a form of woodworking by means of a cutting tool (knife) in one hand or a chisel by two hands or with one hand on a chisel and one hand on a mallet, resulting in a wooden figure or figurine, or in the sculptural ornamentation of a wooden object
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porcelain /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/
(noun) a hard, white, shiny substance made by baking clay and used for making delicate cups, plates and other objects; objects that are made of this
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(noun) a hard, white, shiny substance made by baking clay and used for making delicate cups, plates and other objects; objects that are made of this
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stained glass /ˌsteɪnd ˈɡlæs/
(noun) pieces of coloured glass that are put together to make windows showing pictures or special designs, especially in churches
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(noun) pieces of coloured glass that are put together to make windows showing pictures or special designs, especially in churches
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stippling /ˈstɪplɪŋ/
(noun) the technique of painting or drawing something using small marks
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(noun) the technique of painting or drawing something using small marks
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wax /wæks/
(noun) a solid substance that is made from beeswax or from various fats and oils and used for making candles , polish , models, etc. It becomes soft when it is heated.
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(noun) a solid substance that is made from beeswax or from various fats and oils and used for making candles , polish , models, etc. It becomes soft when it is heated.
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varnish /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/
(noun) a liquid that is painted onto wood, metal, etc. and that forms a hard shiny surface that you can see through when it is dry
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(noun) a liquid that is painted onto wood, metal, etc. and that forms a hard shiny surface that you can see through when it is dry
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turpentine /ˈtɜːrpəntaɪn/
(noun) a clear liquid with a strong smell, used especially for making paint thinner and for cleaning paint from brushes and clothes
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(noun) a clear liquid with a strong smell, used especially for making paint thinner and for cleaning paint from brushes and clothes
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masterpiece /ˈmæstərpiːs/
(noun) a work of art such as a painting, film, book, etc. that is an excellent, or the best, example of the artist’s work
Example: The Mona Lisa is a masterpiece by the Italian artist, Leonardo da Vinci.
(noun) a work of art such as a painting, film, book, etc. that is an excellent, or the best, example of the artist’s work
Example: The Mona Lisa is a masterpiece by the Italian artist, Leonardo da Vinci.
mosaic /məʊˈzeɪɪk/
(noun) a picture or pattern made by placing together small pieces of glass, stone, etc. of different colours
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(noun) a picture or pattern made by placing together small pieces of glass, stone, etc. of different colours
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palette /ˈpælət/
(noun) a thin board with a hole in it for the thumb to go through, used by an artist for mixing colours on when painting
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(noun) a thin board with a hole in it for the thumb to go through, used by an artist for mixing colours on when painting
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sculpt /skʌlpt/
(verb) to make figures or objects by carving or shaping wood, stone, clay , metal, etc.
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(verb) to make figures or objects by carving or shaping wood, stone, clay , metal, etc.
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visual /ˈvɪʒuəl/
(adjective) of or connected with seeing or sight
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(adjective) of or connected with seeing or sight
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eraser /ɪˈreɪsər/
(noun) a small piece of rubber or a similar substance, used for removing pencil marks from paper; a piece of soft material used for removing chalk marks from a blackboard
Example: I like this eraser very much.
(noun) a small piece of rubber or a similar substance, used for removing pencil marks from paper; a piece of soft material used for removing chalk marks from a blackboard
Example: I like this eraser very much.
easel /ˈiːzl/
(noun) a wooden frame to hold a picture while it is being painted
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(noun) a wooden frame to hold a picture while it is being painted
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graphite /ˈɡræfaɪt/
(noun) a soft black mineral that is a form of carbon . Graphite is used to make pencils, to lubricate machines and in nuclear reactors .
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(noun) a soft black mineral that is a form of carbon . Graphite is used to make pencils, to lubricate machines and in nuclear reactors .
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chalk /tʃɔːk/
(noun) a type of soft white stone
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(noun) a type of soft white stone
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watercolor /ˈwɔːtərkʌlər/
(noun) paints that you mix with water, not oil, and use for painting pictures
Example: I prefer painting with watercolors.
(noun) paints that you mix with water, not oil, and use for painting pictures
Example: I prefer painting with watercolors.
portrait /ˈpɔːrtrət/
(noun) a painting, drawing or photograph of a person, especially of the head and shoulders
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(noun) a painting, drawing or photograph of a person, especially of the head and shoulders
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sketch /sketʃ/
(noun) a simple picture that is drawn quickly and does not have many details
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(noun) a simple picture that is drawn quickly and does not have many details
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animate /ˈænɪmeɪt/
(verb) to make something more lively or full of energy
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(verb) to make something more lively or full of energy
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composition /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃn/
(noun) the different parts that something is made of; the way in which the different parts are organized
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(noun) the different parts that something is made of; the way in which the different parts are organized
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