painting (n.)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
painting (n.)creating a picture with paints;
he studied painting and sculpture for many years
painting (n.)the act of applying paint to a surface;
you can finish the job of painting faster with a roller than with a brush
painting (n.)the occupation of a house painter;
house painting was the only craft he knew
Synonyms: house painting
