The skipper warned the crew that the lazy painter was only suitable for calm seas and shouldn't be relied on during a storm.

Despite his enthusiasm, he admitted he was only a Sunday painter and not ready to exhibit his work.

Before we weighed anchor, the bosun inspected the shank-painter to ensure the anchor's shank was securely fastened to the ship's side.

The painter's tapes around the windows prevented any paint from seeping onto the glass.

Before painting the trim, she carefully applied painter's tape along the edges to prevent any stray brushstrokes.

The field painter captured the golden light of the meadow with quick, confident strokes.

Her paintership, earned through years of apprenticeship, gave her a unique perspective on color.

The curator emphasized the varying painterships in the retrospective, from academic studio practice to avant-garde experimentation.