1. the technique or style of applying paint with a brush, especially as characteristic of a particular artist
Usage: art
2. the visible marks or strokes made by a brush in a painting
Usage: art

Examples

• The artist’s bold brushwork gave the painting a dynamic quality.
• You can see Van Gogh’s distinctive brushwork in his swirling skies.
• The portrait showed delicate brushwork in the rendering of facial features.
• Her loose brushwork created an impressionistic effect.
• The painting’s heavy brushwork added texture to the canvas.
• Critics praised the painter’s confident brushwork and use of color.