Synonyms of painting

1. painting, picture, graphic art: usage: 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"
2. painting, art, artistic creation, artistic production, fine arts, beaux arts: usage: creating a picture with paints; "he studied painting and sculpture for many years"
3. painting, application, coating, covering: usage: the act of applying paint to a surface; "you can finish the job of painting faster with a roller than with a brush"
4. painting, house painting, trade, craft: usage: the occupation of a house painter; "house painting was the only craft he knew"

1. paint, create: usage: make a painting; "he painted all day in the garden"; "He painted a painting of the garden"
2. paint, coat, surface: usage: apply paint to; coat with paint; "We painted the rooms yellow"
3. paint, represent, interpret: usage: make a painting of; "He painted his mistress many times"
4. paint, cover: usage: apply a liquid to; e.g., paint the gutters with linseed oil