Painting vs. Sketching — What's the Difference?

Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a solid surface (called the "matrix" or "support"). The medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush, but other implements, such as knives, sponges, and airbrushes, can be used.

A hasty or undetailed drawing or painting often made as a preliminary study.

The process, art, or occupation of coating surfaces with paint for a utilitarian or artistic effect.

A brief general account or presentation; an outline.

A picture or design in paint.

A brief, light, or informal literary composition, such as an essay or a short story.

Present participle of paint

(Music) A brief composition, especially for the piano.

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

A short, often satirical scene or play in a revue or variety show; a skit.

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

(Informal) An amusing person.

(uncountable) The same activity as an art form.

To make a sketch of; outline.

The act or employment of laying on, or adorning with, paints or colors.

To make a sketch.

The work of the painter; also, any work of art in which objects are represented in color on a flat surface; a colored representation of any object or scene; a picture.

Present participle of sketch

Color laid on; paint.

Something drawn briefly and basically; a sketch.

A depicting by words; vivid representation in words.

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

Creating a picture with paints;

The act of applying paint to a surface;

The occupation of a house painter;