brushwork
noun
brush·work
ˈbrəsh-ˌwərk 
: work done with a brush (as in painting)
especially
: the characteristic work of an artist using a brush
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The resulting movie relied on traditional illustration practices in the form of ink-wash art, layered brushwork, and rich colors.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
With his splashy hues and dynamic brushwork, the prolific Neiman was said to be never without a sketchbook during his 60-year-plus career.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
Nara's more recent paintings, such as Midnight Tears (2023), feature tender, fragmented brushwork that radiates introspection.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The artist, who grew up between Trinidad and Canada, is known for frequently dreamlike or uncanny landscapes and portraits characterized by vivid color, distinctive brushwork, and rich emotional depth.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 July 2025
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
With his splashy hues and dynamic brushwork, the prolific Neiman was said to be never without a sketchbook during his 60-year-plus career.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
Nara's more recent paintings, such as Midnight Tears (2023), feature tender, fragmented brushwork that radiates introspection.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The artist, who grew up between Trinidad and Canada, is known for frequently dreamlike or uncanny landscapes and portraits characterized by vivid color, distinctive brushwork, and rich emotional depth.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 July 2025
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“Brushwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brushwork. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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