Oil Color (Noun)
Meaning
Oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The artist carefully squeezed out just the right amount of oil color onto her palette to begin her still life painting.
- As she mixed the oil color on her palette, the vibrant hues of the painting began to emerge.
- The oil color clung stubbornly to her paintbrush, making it difficult to achieve a smooth blend.
- To achieve the desired effect, the artist layered multiple coats of oil color, allowing each coat to dry before applying the next.
- The artist's fingers were stained with oil color as she worked on the intricate details of the painting.