Used when someone wants to hide marks or unwanted visuals by painting over them.

Visual Disguise

Sometimes it means making something less visible or important, not necessarily using paint.

Not Literal

Can be used figuratively to suggest neglecting or ignoring certain facts or details.

References changing a creative work by painting over a part of it.

Suggests a process of altering a design or image as ideas evolve.

Implies focus is being moved from one aspect of the artwork to another.