present participle of paint oneself into a corner.

(art) A style of abstract painting characterised by large, flat surfaces of solid colour

Synonym of tar with the same brush

(art, uncountable) The non-differential treatment of the surface of a painted artwork, so that it is uniform rather than divided into distinct sections.

plural of all-over painting

(idiomatic) To describe a situation or prospective set of events in an upbeat, optimistic manner.

(art) A style of painting having abrupt transitions between areas of (often plain) color.

plural of hard-edge painting

Alternative form of a picture is worth a thousand words

(chiefly UK) Never-ending; said of a task which will never be completed due to the perpetual cycle of having to recommence as soon as one has reached the end, or of efforts that are in vain because of this.