INFINITE ART TECHNIQUE LANGUAGE
INFINITE ART TECHNICAL LANGUAGE Here are some technical terms used in painting: Underpainting: The first layer of paint applied to a canvas or board Dry brushing: Using a mostly dry paintbrush to create art Sgraffito: Scratching through a layer of paint to reveal what's underneath Glazing: Applying a thin, transparent layer of paint to make a painting more luminous Gestural: Applying paint in free, sweeping gestures Stippling: A technique for creating detailed paintings with intricate patterns Pouring: A simple technique that works well with acrylic paint Splattering: A technique that can help you express yourself through painting Impasto: Applying paint so thickly that it stands out in relief Implied lines: Hidden lines that you can't see Intensity: The relative brightness or dullness of a color Intermediate colors: Colors made by mixing a secondary color with a primary color Blocking in: A technique th...