1) art is long and life is short

The phrase art is long and life is short is a proverb that suggests that works of art last much
longer than human lives.

Example:

Jane: I think John spends too much time working on his new book.
Lisa: Yes, but art is long and life is short, you know.

2) blank canvas

The phrase blank canvas refers to something with no content such that it can be easily filled with
completely new things.

Example:

Children are blank canvasses. It's easy to make them believe whatever you want.

3) drama queen

The phrase drama queen refers to a person who tends to react to every event or situation in an
over-dramatic or exaggerated way.

Example:

She is such a drama queen! She always tends to exaggerate things.

4) flimflam artist

The phrase flimflam artist refers to a swindler, especially one who goes after a big game and
prepares for it carefully.

Example:

Don't trust him! He is a flimflam artist.

5) fine art

The phrase fine art refers to something requiring highly developed techniques and skills.

Example:

They are good at the fine art of web development.

6) thumbnail sketch
The phrase thumbnail sketch refers to a short description or small picture.

Example:

The accountant gave a thumbnail sketch of the financial situation of the company.

7) stage whisper

If you say something in a stage whisper, you say it in a loud whisper with the intention of being
overheard.

Example:

She told him in a stage whisper, "I am fed up with your behavior"

still-life paintings
landscape paintings
to marvel at modern masterworks
art connoisseur
freedom of expression
a matter of taste