paint out
noun1
An event where artists congregate in an outdoor scenic area for the purpose of completing realistic paintings from life.
paint out
verb1
To obliterate by painting over.
- Joseph's face was painted out. In place of Joseph's monarchic face the word Constitution was painted in. But the reign of Joseph was not over.1938, Charles Poore, Goya:
- The Clone Brush can be used to paint out the imperfection or the obstructing object.2003, Lori J Davis, Paint Shop Pro 8 Power!:
2
Figuratively To describe, possibly so as to misrepresent.
- The smattering of experience gained during Braddock's expedition, painted him out to the leading men of Frederick, as qualified to command the first company...1827, Henry Lee, Memoirs of the War in the Southern Department of the United States:
- If the congregation will attend to-morrow, I will give them a description of anti-Christ, and paint him out in his proper colors.1847, Charles Sparry, The Illustrated Christian Martyrology:
1 more example
- Didn't want the media getting a hold of it and painting me out as a street thug.2005, Phillip Thomas Duck, Playing with Destiny: