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also canvasses
as in paintings
a picture created with oil paint
one canvas by Picasso is worth more money than most of us can imagine
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Recent Examples of canvases
Abstract canvases explore nature, the body and materiality.
—
Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The natural and black ash veneers both make for great contemporary canvases when putting together your dream bedscape.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
Small canvases or watercolor paper and basic paints can be found at dollar stores, craft shops, or online for far less than the cost of a traditional dinner date.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Steph is a lifelong painter who used to work on massive canvases (one of her pieces can be seen at the store), but now her masterpieces can be measured in millimeters.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
The metallic sheets cannot stop the damage Echard seeks to impose on her canvases, much like those tinfoil hats that some use in confused, futile efforts to shield themselves from pernicious invisible forces.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Elliot has painted more than 200 canvases.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Rothko needed to fill a room with his canvases; Feldman needed to fill an evening with his music.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The artist combines finger painting and collaging on the surface of his canvases to evoke vivid colors, bold compositions, patterns and textures.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The natural and black ash veneers both make for great contemporary canvases when putting together your dream bedscape.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
Small canvases or watercolor paper and basic paints can be found at dollar stores, craft shops, or online for far less than the cost of a traditional dinner date.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Steph is a lifelong painter who used to work on massive canvases (one of her pieces can be seen at the store), but now her masterpieces can be measured in millimeters.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
The metallic sheets cannot stop the damage Echard seeks to impose on her canvases, much like those tinfoil hats that some use in confused, futile efforts to shield themselves from pernicious invisible forces.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Elliot has painted more than 200 canvases.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Rothko needed to fill a room with his canvases; Feldman needed to fill an evening with his music.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The artist combines finger painting and collaging on the surface of his canvases to evoke vivid colors, bold compositions, patterns and textures.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canvases
paintings
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Inspired by 18th century paintings.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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These belong to the human and animal figures in 10 drawings and paintings by Amalia Angulo, who was born in Cuba to artist parents and now lives in the Hudson Valley of New York.—
Benjamin Lima,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Canvases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvases. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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