Arts et Artisanat - Verbes Liés à l'Art

to make a picture of something using a pencil, pen, etc. without coloring it

dessiner

to produce a picture or design with paint

peindre

to produce an elementary and quick drawing of someone or something

esquisser, faire un croquis de, faire une esquisse de

to carefully copy or reproduce a design or image by following its lines or contours onto another surface, typically using transparent sheet

tracer, contourner

to create a basic, initial version that outlines the main features of something

esquisser, tracer

to cut or carve designs or writings on a hard surface, often using acid or a laser beam

graver

to darken part of a picture or drawing using pencils, etc.

ombrager

to use pictures in a book, magazine, etc.

illustrer

to draw or color something using a pencil or stick made of colored wax or chalk

crayonner

to aimlessly draw lines and shapes, particularly when one is bored

gribouiller, griffonner

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

s'appuyer sur, se fonder sur

to combine different substances together

mélanger

to create or produce something by cutting or shaping a material, such as a sculpture or design

sculpter, tailler

to draw a line around something

circonscrire, encercler, cerner

to add something that enhances or improves the quality or appearance of someone or something

compléter

to create a representation of something, usually in the form of a drawing, painting, or other visual medium

représenter, rendre

to show someone or something in a piece of art

présenter

to repair a work of art, building, etc. so that it is in a good condition again

restaurer

to write or draw something in an aimless or careless way

gribouiller

to make a dirty mark by rubbing or spreading something on a surface

étaler

to use small dots or markings to create a pattern or texture often to create shading and to add detail to a work of art

pointiller, stypeler

to mark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained

marquer, tacher

to skillfully make something, particularly with the hands

fabriquer, faire

to bring something into existence or make something happen

créer

to form a pattern or movement of lines or objects that cross each other in a regular pattern

entrecroiser, croiser

to spread a sticky substance such as mud, paint, etc. on a surface in a careless way

barbouiller

to draw or trace lines on a surface

décrire

to represent or show something or someone by a work of art

représenter

to draw the blueprints and the sketches for a building, machine, structure, etc.

esquisser, tracer

to carve or cut a design or lettering into a hard surface, such as metal or stone

graver

to create an artistic piece

exécuter, effectuer

to thoughtfully prepare or create something, paying close attention to its details

formuler, élaborer

to copy or mimic the style, technique, or subject matter of another artist or artwork

imiter, mimer

to make a lasting mark on a surface or material through pressure or contact

imprimer, marquer

to leave a sign, line, etc. on something

marquer

to copy the style, technique, or subject matter of another artist or artwork

imiter

to create a smaller representation of something using wood, etc.

modeler

to come up with or develop something new

originer, concevoir

to draw a line or show the outer edge of something

esquisser, contourner

to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change

préserver

to make something again or bring it back into existence

recréer

to make something, or to bring something into existence

régénérer, rénover

to form a mental image or picture of something

visualiser, se représenter