Canvas came alive with brushstrokes.

Meaning: The artist's movements with the paintbrush made the painting appear vibrant and dynamic.

Choice of Words: Canvas is a sturdy fabric used for painting. Came is the past tense of come, which means to move towards or arrive at a place. Alive means full of life or activity. Brushstrokes are the marks made on a surface by a paintbrush.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Brushstrokes dance, colors sing, canvas alive.
• The canvas came alive with strokes of creativity.
• Canvas came alive, story told.
• Canvas came alive with artistry.
• The canvas came alive with emotion.
• The artist's vision came alive on canvas.
• Emotions swirled, a canvas came alive.
• The artist's canvas came alive with vibrant hues.
• Art came alive with heart.
• Characters came alive on page.