Art, Painting, and Creative Expression
Work Ethic
I am a productive worker, consistently contributing a full eight hours each day without faltering. My dedication and efficiency make me a valuable asset.
Formal Letter Example
Dear Mr./Mrs. (Name),
I would like to schedule an appointment with you for next Tuesday. Would this be possible?
Sincerely,
Aurora
Artwork Commentary
This oil-on-canvas painting by (artist’s name) predominantly features (color). The cool color palette evokes feelings of loneliness and sadness. Reminiscent of a Japanese print, the artwork abandons traditional perspective. Measuring 1.85 cm high by 2.39 cm wide, this post-impressionist piece dates back to the late 19th century. The foreground depicts (subject), while the left side showcases (elements). Jacob and the angel appear in the background. Notably, the painting’s unique perspective and disproportionate scale contribute to a sense of shallow depth. The background exhibits looser brushwork.
Expressing Opinions
Agreement/Disagreement: I agree/disagree. That’s definitely true. It’s true that… Many people believe… Therefore… My main reason is… As well as… Also…
Reactions: Are they having a laugh? What is that supposed to be? I’m not into that. In the art world, there should be limits. Too expensive; I find it overpriced.
Visual Arts Vocabulary
- Scribble: Garabato
- Mechanical Pencil: Portaminas
- Lead: Mina
- Water Brush: Cepillo de agua
- Grayscale: Escala de grises
- Ink Brush: Brocha de tinta
- Permanent Marker: Marcador
- Fabric: Tela
- Frame/Panel: Viñeta
- Hard/Soft Wax Crayons: Creyones de cera dura/blanda
- Stain: Teñir
- Palette Knife: Espátula
- Color Gradient: Degradado
- Solid Color: Sólido
- Fan Brush: Pincel de abanico
- Splash: Salpicadura
- Sealer: Sellador
- Water Spotting: Manchas de agua
- Easel: Caballete
- Lighting Bulb: Bombilla de iluminación
- Lens: Lente
- High/Low-key: Clave alta/baja
- Felt: Fieltro
- Print: Estampado
- Sew: Coser
- Framed vs. Unframed: Enmarcado vs. sin marco
- Matted vs. Matless: Con paspartú vs. sin paspartú
- Bleed-Mounted: Montado en sangrado
- (Sea)scape: (Paisaje marino)
- Extreme Long Shot: Gran plano general
- Three-Quarters Shot: Tres cuartos de foto
- Posing Portrait/Candid Portrait: Retrato posando/Retrato espontáneo
- Full-Face View Pose/Three-Quarter View Pose/Profile-View Pose: Pose de vista frontal/Pose de tres cuartos/Pose de perfil
- Grain/Noise: Grano/Ruido
- Landscape Format: Horizontal
- Portrait Format: Vertical
- (Extreme) Low-Angle Shot: Contrapicado
- High-Angle Shot: Picado
- Overhead Shot: Aéreo
- Turpentine (With Spirit): Trementina
- Stump: Difuminador
- Smear: Manchar
- Haze: Neblina
- Flesh Tones: Tonos de piel
- Cheekbone: Pómulo
- Binder: Aglutinante
- Linseed Oil: Aceite de linaza
- Glazing: Barnizar
- Cast a Shadow: Proyectar la sombra
- Shutter Speed: Velocidad de obturación
- Clay: Arcilla
- Cast/Mold: Molde
- Harden: Endurecer
- Kiln: Horno
- Melt: Derretir
- Chisel: Cincel
- Eyelashes/Eyelids/Eyebrows: Pestañas/Párpados/Cejas
- Tight: Ajustado
- Chin: Mentón
- Handle: Manejar
- Grind: Pulverizar
- Underneath/Wash: Lavado
- Mineral Spirits/Solvent: Líquido manejable/Disolvente
- Close-Up: De cerca
- Unfocused: Desenfocado
- Overexposed: Sobreexpuesto
- Underexposed: Subexpuesto
- Front Lighting: Iluminación frontal
- Backlighting: Contraluz
- Fill-in Flash: Flash
- Bust: Busto
- Museum Guard: Vigilante del museo
- Sandpaper: Papel de lija
- Wax: Cera