Paints vs. Painting

Paints vs. Painting — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Paints and Painting

Paintsnoun

plural of paint

Paintingverb

present participle of paint

Paintingnoun

(countable) An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint.

The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings.

Paintingnoun

(uncountable) The action of applying paint to a surface.

The outside of the old house would benefit from some painting.

Paintingnoun

(uncountable) The same activity as an art form.

Some artists, like Michelangelo, excel in both painting and sculpture.

Paintingnoun

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface;

a small painting by Picassohe bought the painting as an investmenthis pictures hang in the Louvre
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Paintingnoun

creating a picture with paints;

he studied painting and sculpture for many years

Paintingnoun

the act of applying paint to a surface;

you can finish the job of painting faster with a roller than with a brush

Paintingnoun

the occupation of a house painter;

house painting was the only craft he knew