brushwork
noun
brush·work ˈbrəsh-ˌwərk 
: work done with a brush (as in painting)
especially : the characteristic work of an artist using a brush
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web From the adorable illustration of the foxes, to the detailed brushwork on the pumpkins, we're absolutely floored with this design. 
Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 17 Aug. 2022 His later paintings adopted a hotter and more vibrant palette, and his brushwork became freer and more confident. Steven Litt, cleveland, 31 July 2022 That analysis revealed the details of the original brushwork used to create the flower's 3D illusion, which is no longer visible to the naked eye. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 14 June 2022 Painted on burgundy velvet, the texture adds a depth to the painting’s seeming rough brushwork. Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 24 Apr. 2022 Nearly 150 years after Monet put down his brush, the brilliance of his 1877 construction of the scene with broken brushwork of violets, blues, pinks, grays, whites, yellows and blacks continues to glue eyeballs. Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2022 His brushwork in the 1950s was often thick and luscious. Steven Litt, cleveland, 10 Apr. 2022 That freedom really let her experiment with her brushwork and her approach. David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2022 Or Eugène Delacroix, who wrestled color with brushwork like Jacob wrestling with the angel in Genesis. Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2022 See More
Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 17 Aug. 2022 His later paintings adopted a hotter and more vibrant palette, and his brushwork became freer and more confident. Steven Litt, cleveland, 31 July 2022 That analysis revealed the details of the original brushwork used to create the flower's 3D illusion, which is no longer visible to the naked eye. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 14 June 2022 Painted on burgundy velvet, the texture adds a depth to the painting’s seeming rough brushwork. Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 24 Apr. 2022 Nearly 150 years after Monet put down his brush, the brilliance of his 1877 construction of the scene with broken brushwork of violets, blues, pinks, grays, whites, yellows and blacks continues to glue eyeballs. Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2022 His brushwork in the 1950s was often thick and luscious. Steven Litt, cleveland, 10 Apr. 2022 That freedom really let her experiment with her brushwork and her approach. David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2022 Or Eugène Delacroix, who wrestled color with brushwork like Jacob wrestling with the angel in Genesis. Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1755, in the meaning defined above