I love paintings, one of my favorite is by Rembrandt (spelling?) but i cannot remember the name. Do you like paintings?
yes painting is really a beautiful idea, it is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a solid surface
Yes, good definition. What are popular types of mediums or surfaces in painting?
ok, i am more conversant with Drawing, gesture (as in gestural painting), composition, narration or abstraction
Oh okay. Who are some popular artist in either painting or drawing?
Edwin Dickinson
Edwin Walter Dickinson (October 11, 1891 – December 2, 1978) was an American painter and draftsman best known for psychologically charged self-portraits, quickly painted landscapes, which he called "premier coups", and large, hauntingly enigmatic paintings involving figures and objects painted from observation, in which he invested his greatest time and concern. His drawings are also widely admired and were the subject of the first book published on his work. Less well known are his "premier coup" portraits and nudes,
Outline of painting history
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the history of painting:
History of painting – painting is the production of paintings, that is, the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface (support base, such as paper, canvas, or a wall); the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other implements, such as knives, sponges, and airbrushes, can be used. The history of painting