ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Western painting

Western painting is when an artist makes a picture with paint and other materials. Artists start by deciding what they want their painting to look like, then they choose their materials and mix different colors of paint to make shapes, lines, and textures. To draw and paint these shapes, lines, and textures, artists use a variety of tools such as paintbrushes and pens. They use their creativity and skill to create a beautiful and interesting painting. Western painting is often seen in galleries, museums, homes, and other places. The most famous works of western painting are the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, and The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh.