Art Equipment

a writing instrument with an oil-based ink solution and a small metal or plastic ball at the writing tip

a piece of cloth that artists paint on, especially with oil paints

The artist stretched a large piece of canvas across a wooden frame, preparing it for an ambitious oil painting that would capture the beauty of the sunset.

a thick, stiff paper used for items like greeting cards, business cards, and other projects that require durable paper

a type of heavyweight, acrylic-coated paper known for its durability and glossy finish

a darkened and filtered pane of glass that was used by landscape painters in the 18th and 19th centuries

a thin, lightweight tissue paper made from shredded paper pulp that is crimped to give it a textured appearance

a small North American bird of the duck family that dives and swims in the streams to find food

a tool used to apply the wet paint film in a consistent and reproducible manner

a special paper that is used by sketchers or draftsmen

a wooden frame, usually a tripod, that an artist uses to support a canvas

a lightweight slanted sketching and drawing board with an angled surface that provides stability for drawing tools while reducing neck strain for artists

a small tool used for removing the marks of a pencil from a piece of paper

He gently rubs the eraser over the words to erase them completely.

a tool used by artists to protect areas of a drawing or painting while erasing unwanted parts

a metal or plastic ring or cap that fits around the end of a rod or tube to provide reinforcement, protection or to allow it to be attached to a handle

a pen that can be refilled with ink

She cherished her grandfather's fountain pen, which he used to write letters during the war.

a pen that uses thick gel ink that dries quickly and allows for smooth strokes with varied shades and colors

an eraser made of synthetic rubber that can be manually shaped and reformed

a jointed model of the human figure that could be put into different positions, used by artists

a type of pen that has a thick tip

He uses a whiteboard marker to write on the board during presentations.

a support tool used by artists to steady their hands while drawing or painting

a pencil with a button on top that can be pushed or turned to get more lead out

She prefers using a mechanical pencil for writing because it never needs sharpening.

having a size that is not too big or too small, but rather in the middle

They ordered a medium pizza to share among the group, neither too big nor too small.

a hand tool used to apply paint to large surfaces quickly and evenly

a tool used to apply paint smoothly and evenly to surfaces

a box containing a set of dry pigments, used by artists in painting

a tool with a flat metal blade used to apply and spread thick layers of oil or paint onto a surface

a spatula with a thin steel blade used for mixing or moving paint by artists

a thin oval board that a painter uses to mix colors and hold pigments on, with a hole for the thumb to go through

The artist's palette was covered in a colorful array of oil paints, each hue carefully mixed to capture the essence of the sunset.

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

She wrote a letter on a piece of paper and mailed it to her friend.

a thick, sturdy type of paper made by forming several layers of paper pulp into a single sheet

an instrument for writing or drawing with ink, usually made of plastic or metal

Can you lend me your red pen to fill out this form?

a tool with a slim piece of wood and a thin, colored part in the middle, that we use for writing or drawing

He uses a pencil to shade and create different tones in his artwork.

a round metal part that rotates in one direction and locks in the opposite direction, used on art tools such as paintbrush handles or adjustable clamps

a coated board that artists cover with white pigment and then scrape lines into using a pointed tool, revealing the contrasting black surface underneath to create high-contrast linear artwork

a kitchen tool with a broad and flat part on one end, used for turning and lifting food

a marine invertebrate with a body full of holes through which water can circulate and nutrients can be absorbed

a piece of equipment like a gun that is used to spray a liquid on a surface by an air compressor mechanism

a type of paint that comes in an aerosol can. It is applied to a surface by spraying

a thin metal wire used to assemble and join paper and cardboard pieces into forms and structures

a thin sheet of material with a design or words cut out of it, used to put the design or words on a surface below it by putting paint over

a bar with hooks used to stretch and secure canvas for painting

a rectangular wooden or metal frame used to stretch and secure canvas for painting

a writing or drawing tool used with digital devices and touchscreens

a type of black ink made from soot and glue used in East Asian brush painting

a type of cloth, typically made of cotton, that is coated with a sticky substance such as wax or resin, used to remove dust and dirt from surfaces

a type of writing instrument, typically made of metal, with a fine, pointed tip that is used to draw precise lines and details

any tool used to securely fasten or tighten screws, bolts, or other fasteners, including wrenches and spanners

a type of parchment made from animal skin, typically calfskin, used for writing or printing

a piece of equipment using compressed air that an artist employs to spray paint on a surface

an object that has hair or thin pieces of plastic or wood attached to a handle that we use for making our hair tidy

I usually use a brush with natural bristles to distribute oils in my hair.

a cosmetic tool with thin, flat bristles fanned out in a shape like a fan, used for applying and blending powder or highlighting products

a type of nut produced by certain species of hazel trees, known for its rounded shape and rich, buttery flavor

We sat around the picnic blanket, passing a bowl of filberts, enjoying their crunchy texture.

a paintbrush with straight, untapered bristles that produce a straight edge when applied to a surface

any large marine food fish that is related to the Atlantic cod

a specialized type of paint brush used for applying ink

a large luxurious passenger ship, especially one that travels on a regular schedule and is used for long journeys

a large, roughly textured paintbrush used for applying thick paint in an impasto style

a brush used by a painter to apply paint to a surface

The artist dipped the paintbrush into the blue paint and began to create a sky on the canvas.

a specialized paintbrush designed for creating very thin, precise lines and patterns

a paintbrush with bristles that taper evenly to form a rounded tip

someone who is the first to observe something

a tool used to apply paint or ink in a dotted pattern

a specialized paintbrush used for creating a "drawn-on" or "ragged" style line