In our first “brief guide to art basics” posting, the Park West Gallery bloggers went over various painting mediums. So for this art basics post, we thought it made sense to go over assorted painting materials and techniques.
Stay tuned for future “brief guide to art basics” postings….and enjoy the following definitions of painting materials and techniques!
Painting Materials and Techniques
Gesso: A material used to prime a canvas or linen surface which allows the paint to be accepted more readily and not be absorbed into the canvas. It can also be applied to wood and sanded to create a fine and smooth painting surface.
Impasto: The application of think paint to the surface of the canvas or board to build up the textures. It can be applied with a brush or palette knife.
Glazing: The opposite of impasto, glazing is done by diluting the pigments and layering one color over another which lends a softness and delicacy to the surface. It is most effective with an under painted tone and glazing applied on top.
Varnish: A solution (either oil or water-based) applied to a finished painting to cover and protect the work. It may be either gloss, satin, or matte finish, and it is also applied, at times, purely for aesthetic reasons.
Drybrush: The use of a small amount of pigment on the brush to create a linear application of pigment yielding a range of line characteristics.
Scumbling: A shading technique that is created by forcing the brush to open with pressure onto the surface of the canvas or board, creating a loose and textural type of brush stroke.
Check out the first Art Basics posting on Painting Mediums >>
Stay tuned for future “brief guide to art basics” postings….and enjoy the following definitions of painting materials and techniques!
Painting Materials and Techniques
Gesso: A material used to prime a canvas or linen surface which allows the paint to be accepted more readily and not be absorbed into the canvas. It can also be applied to wood and sanded to create a fine and smooth painting surface.Impasto: The application of think paint to the surface of the canvas or board to build up the textures. It can be applied with a brush or palette knife.
Glazing: The opposite of impasto, glazing is done by diluting the pigments and layering one color over another which lends a softness and delicacy to the surface. It is most effective with an under painted tone and glazing applied on top.Varnish: A solution (either oil or water-based) applied to a finished painting to cover and protect the work. It may be either gloss, satin, or matte finish, and it is also applied, at times, purely for aesthetic reasons.
Drybrush: The use of a small amount of pigment on the brush to create a linear application of pigment yielding a range of line characteristics.
Scumbling: A shading technique that is created by forcing the brush to open with pressure onto the surface of the canvas or board, creating a loose and textural type of brush stroke.
Check out the first Art Basics posting on Painting Mediums >>
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