Arts and Crafts - Verbs Related to Art

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

to produce a picture or design with paint

to make a quick, simple drawing of someone or something

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

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

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

to make parts of a drawing or picture darker to represent shadow or depth

to use pictures in a book, magazine, etc.

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

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

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

to mix different substances thoroughly so that they form a unified mixture

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

to draw a line around something

to combine well with something and make its qualities more effective or attractive

to represent or depict someone or something in a drawing, painting, or other visual form

to show someone or something in a piece of art

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

to write or draw something in an aimless or careless way

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

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

to form or cover with lines, spots, or blotches of color

to make or create something with skill and careful attention

to bring something into existence or make something happen

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

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

to draw or trace lines on a surface

to represent someone or something in a picture, painting, drawing, or other visual artwork

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

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

to create or produce a work of art according to a particular design or technique

to carefully develop or devise a plan, idea, theory, or method

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

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

to leave a sign, line, etc. on something

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

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

to create, introduce, or develop something for the first time

to draw a line or show the outer edge of something

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

to make something again or bring it back into existence or imagination

to make something, or to bring something into existence

to form a mental image or picture of something