Paintings are works of art created by applying color pigments to a surface using a brush, palette knife, or other tool. Paintings can be created on a variety of surfaces, such as canvas, paper, wood, or metal, and can be made using a range of techniques and mediums, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, and gouache.

Paintings can depict a wide variety of subjects, from landscapes and still life compositions to portraits, abstract art, and more. They can be created using a realistic or representational style, or can be highly abstract and non-representational.

Famous painters throughout history have produced a wide range of paintings, including Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night, and Pablo Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon. Contemporary artists also continue to create innovative and exciting works of art through painting, using new techniques and mediums to push the boundaries of the medium.