painting definition

1. graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
• examples: a small painting by Picasso
• examples: he bought the painting as an investment
• examples: his pictures hang in the Louvre
2. creating a picture with paints
• examples: he studied painting and sculpture for many years
3. the act of applying paint to a surface
• examples: you can finish the job of painting faster with a roller than with a brush
4. the occupation of a house painter
• examples: house painting was the only craft he knew