underpainting
noun
unĀ·derĀ·paintĀ·ing
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Definition of underpainting
: preliminary painting
especially
: such painting done on a canvas or panel and covered completely or partially by the final layers of paint
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In starting work on a piece, Hirsh typically uses both oils and an iPad to start with a small sketch to create an underpainting. — Steve Schering, chicagotribune.com, "Local artist to open exhibit at Oak Park Arms Sept. 8," 30 Aug. 2019 Various underpainting techniques will be introduced. — courant.com, "Community News For The Vernon Edition," 23 Aug. 2019 The tonality is gray, or grisaille, because this is the underpainting, in the old-master technique, that Elizabeth learned at art school. — Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, "Painter Elizabeth Colomba Is Giving Artās Hidden Figures Their Close-Up," 10 Oct. 2018 That photograph became the underpainting for a finished work. — David Pagel, latimes.com, "Kim Dingle lets her alter ego loose, and the result is a rip-roaring ride," 28 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'underpainting.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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