Brushstrokes tell a story.

Meaning: The way the artist uses their brush can show us what they were thinking or feeling when they made the painting.

Choice of Words: Brushstrokes are the marks made by the artist's brush on the canvas. Tell means to communicate or convey information. Story refers to a narrative or account of events. Together, they suggest that the artist's brushstrokes carry meaning and help convey a message or narrative through the painting.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Brushstrokes told a story without words.
• The lyrics tell a story of love and loss.
• Music can tell a story.
• Each nebula had its own unique story to tell.
• Brush strokes tell a story.
• Lyrics tell a story.
• Crayon strokes tell a vibrant, silent story.
• Lines tell a story.
• The lyrics tell a story of love and friendship.
• Tell a story.