as in painting
a picture created with oil paint
hung a beautiful oil painting of the bay on the living room wall
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In almost any Auerbach oil painting, early or late, rawness is thick on the ground.
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
The sale also included a 1968 oil painting created and signed by Dylan, as well as one of his old guitars, a 1983 Fender Telecaster.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2025
Its Art from the Heart program, taught by professional artists, helps people express themselves, while learning about acrylic and oil painting.
—Caitlin Granfield, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
In his later years, Carter took up oil painting and furniture-making.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
The sale also included a 1968 oil painting created and signed by Dylan, as well as one of his old guitars, a 1983 Fender Telecaster.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2025
Its Art from the Heart program, taught by professional artists, helps people express themselves, while learning about acrylic and oil painting.
—Caitlin Granfield, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
In his later years, Carter took up oil painting and furniture-making.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Oil painting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oil%20painting. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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