charcoal

noun

Definition of charcoalnext
as in watercolor

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Recent Examples of charcoal Industrial steel pendant lights and Isamu Noguchi paper lanterns hang from the ceiling, and lining the walls just below are a series of charcoal rubbings that Prestele made of manhole covers while on a road trip through Japan a decade ago. — Gisela Williams, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025 The backgrounds, uniquely drawn with charcoal on paper, add a remarkable dimension to the imagery. — Barry Levitt, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025 In addition to oil, Sandmeyer uses mixed media, collage, acrylics, ink, charcoal and fabric. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025 Place a grill pan on the stovetop over high heat or preheat a charcoal or gas grill. — Georgeanne Brennan, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for charcoal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charcoal
  1. watercolor
  2. pastel
  3. etching
  4. engraving
  5. aquatint
  6. line drawing
Noun
  • Painting There are many ways to enjoy painting as a hobby, from watercolors to acrylics to oil or even spray paints.
    — Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
  • From the brand’s resort collection by co-creative directors Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim, the line took inspiration Garcia’s watercolor orchid paintings.
    — WWD Staff, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of watercolor
Noun
  • More recently, with a rise in the popularity of neutrals and pastels, a particular hue of blue is stealing the scene.
    — Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Robinson says rich earth tones like terra-cotta and Pantone’s mocha mousse will replace idyllic pastels.
    — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of pastel
Noun
  • The Wrinkle Pen immediately plumps fine lines, and long-term erases etching.
    — Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Experts say the etchings were engraved there to ward off evil, trap demons and—in one case—curse an enemy.
    — Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of etching
Noun
  • Visitors will also find engravings, lithographs, and other materials meant to provide a better understanding of how Michelangelo created what is arguably his most famous piece of art.
    — Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
  • In total, 38 objects, including engravings, lithographs and other materials, provide a deeper understanding of the origins of the artist’s greatest creations.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of engraving
Noun
  • The aquatints are presumed to be from an original Bodmer collection.
    — Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Although Picasso had little formal training, his curiosity drove him to explore etchings, lithographs, aquatints and linocuts.
    — Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of aquatint
Noun
  • Guridi’s tender and funny artwork adeptly captures the heart of the tale, blending lively, loose line drawings with just the right touch of color and texture.
    — Barney Saltzberg, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Characters had globe heads with minimal facial expressions, consisting of 2D line drawings on top of the 3D models.
    — Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025
Definition of line drawing

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