paint

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The paint is slathered on the canvas, but deftly so; the individual slabs of color, for which he became famous, are almost like carpentry in a complex composition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

At that event, the artists sketched designs on large sculptures shaped like soccer balls and an oversized picnic table, also for community members to paint.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Of course, it’s still possible that Trump’s arch, Reflecting Pool paint job, and other proposed architectural changes won’t materialize, at least in full.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

The technicals paint a similar picture for the individual stocks of Micron, SK Hynix, and Samsung.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

A fresh coat of paint on the front door.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila