Gradation, also known as gradient or shading, is an art technique used to transition smoothly from one color to another or from light to dark.
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Gongbi (工笔) is a classical Chinese painting technique renowned for its meticulous and detailed brushwork. This method is celebrated for its precision, vibrant colors, and
Glazing is a painting technique that involves applying a thin, transparent or semi-transparent layer of paint over a dry layer of paint. This method is
Glassblowing is an intricate and artistic process of shaping molten glass into various forms and objects by blowing air into it through a blowpipe. This
Gilding is the process of applying a thin layer of gold or gold-like substance to a surface. This ancient technique has been used for centuries
Fresco-secco is a painting technique that is closely related to true fresco (buon fresco), but with some key differences in its execution. While true fresco
Froissage is a technique used in visual arts, particularly in painting and printmaking. The term “froissage” comes from the French word meaning “crumpling” or “wrinkling.”
Fresco painting is a technique of mural painting executed upon freshly laid (“wet”) lime plaster. It’s one of the oldest known forms of painting on
Faux painting, also known as faux finishing or decorative painting, is a technique used to create the illusion of materials such as wood, marble, stone,
“Fat over lean” is a principle in oil painting that refers to the practice of layering oil paints with a higher oil content (fat) over