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Underpainting is a foundational painting technique in which an initial layer of paint is applied to a support (such as canvas, wood panel, or paper) to serve as a base for subsequent layers of paint. This preliminary layer is typically executed with a limited color palette or in monochrome, and it establishes the composition, tonal […]
Trompe-l’œil (French for “deceive the eye”) is a painting technique that creates the optical illusion of three-dimensionality on a flat surface. This method is designed to trick viewers into perceiving painted details as real, tangible objects. Below is an in-depth look at the technique: 1. Definition and Purpose Optical Illusion: The primary goal of trompe-l’œil […]
Understanding texture in painting I’m defining texture in painting as the surface quality perceived through touch or sight. This involves examining physical and visual textures, their uses, and techniques used by artists to achieve effects and evoke emotions. In painting, texture refers to both the physical surface quality of the artwork and the visual illusion […]
Understanding Tarashikomi Tarashikomi is a Japanese painting method where wet paint receives new pigment dripped or poured onto it, creating a distinctive blending or mottling effect, often linked to the Rinpa school. Highlighting Tarashikomi’s role Tarashikomi, a Japanese painting technique, involves pouring wet paint over an already applied layer to create dynamic color and texture […]
Stippling is a drawing and shading technique that uses small dots to create texture, depth, and gradients in artwork. The closer the dots, the darker the shading; the more spaced out, the lighter the area appears. It is widely used in pen & ink drawings, engraving, pointillism painting, and digital art. Key Features of Stippling […]
Shading Techniques: A Guide to Creating Depth & Dimension Shading is the technique of adding gradients, shadows, and highlights to create the illusion of depth, texture, and realism in drawings and paintings. Mastering shading enhances 3D effects, contrast, and form clarity in artwork. Types of Shading Techniques ✏ 1. Hatching (Parallel Lines) ✔ Draw closely […]
Screentone is a texturing technique used in manga, comics, and graphic design to create shading, depth, and patterns. Traditionally, screentones were adhesive sheets with printed dots, lines, or textures that artists applied manually. Today, digital screentones are widely used in software like Clip Studio Paint, Photoshop, and Procreate. Types of Screentones 🎨 Dot Screentones – […]
Screen printing (also called silkscreen printing or serigraphy) is a printing technique where ink is pushed through a stencil-covered mesh screen onto a surface. It is widely used in t-shirt printing, posters, textiles, and fine art. How Screen Printing Works Materials & Tools Needed ✔ Screen – A fine mesh stretched over a wooden or […]
The organizer of the competition is the Cheongju Craft Biennale Organization based in Cheongju, South Korea. The aim of the competition is soliciting craft artworks reflecting trends in contemporary arts and crafts and conveying values of the future. Artists may submit works of any craft genre, with no restrictions on subjects, mediums, or techniques. In the first […]
Artists and designers coming from all fields, architects, curators, writers and other artistic researchers, makers and critical thinkers, including duos and collectives, are invited to apply for an 11-month residency taking place in 2026 at the Jan van Eyck Academie in Maastricht, the Netherlands. Application period: 2 December 2024 – 27 January 2025 Selection outcome: […]