Back to the drawing board
To start again from the beginning because the previous plan or idea has failed.
the big picture
The entire perspective on a subject. Not worrying about the details, but being able to look at the full situation.
life imitating art
In which circumstances in someone’s life are similar to something seen in a movie, book, play, or television show.
State of the art
The latest and finest quality available.
Color Outside the Lines
Do things unconventionally or creatively.
paint with a broad brush
To generalize, view or describe something without much attention to the details.
the picture of health
Someone who looks very healthy.
A blank canvas
Facing something fresh and without content, in which anything is possible.
artistic license
When facts or details are omitted or altered to meet the desires of the artist or storyteller.
art of art's sake
Art that's created to be pleasing to look at or to please the artist. Art created only for its aesthetic qualities and not to make a statement.
Off the wall
Strange or unusual in a creative way.
let me paint you a picture
To describe a situation in detail, bring it to life. Using words to make a mental picture of what happened.
Down to a fine art
To have something down to a fine art means that any skill or talent, with much practice, can be considered to be a work of art.