CultureAugust 26, 2026

brushwork

BRUSH-werk

Definition

The specific style and technique used to apply paint to a surface, visible as distinct marks or textures.

Etymology

This word is a compound of 'brush' (from the Old French 'broisse') and 'work' (from the Old English 'weorc'), appearing in English in the 19th century to describe the distinctive application of paint in an artist's style.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the painterly, human-like style of the app's AI-generated imagery, noting that it employs visible textures to create intimacy.

This rebrand of a voice-journalling app looks lovely, but is an 'AI illustration system' the right call?

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