In 2D Visual Arts, a medium refers to the materials or supplies used to create artwork. Don't confuse it with "media," which generally relates to electronic outlets for news and entertainment or digital equipment in film.
Medium is defined as:
- noun. An agency or means of doing something.
- noun. The intervening substance through which impressions are conveyed to the senses or a force acts on objects at a distance.
- verb. to make a sketch, rough draft, or outline.
Drawing or Sketching
For more information or resources on each medium, see the following:
Painting
For more information or resources on each medium, see the following:
Mixed Media
Is any of the following mediums combined. For more information or resources on each medium, see the following: