About: over-painting

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@idthe:overPainting
typevad:VisualArts, skos:Concept, vad:Art, vad:Technique, vad:ArtRealization, rdfs:Resource, vad:WatercolorTechnique, vad:PaintingTechnique, vad:ArtProduction
broaderthe:visualArtTerm, the:watercolorTechnique, the:paintingTerm, the:paintingTechnique
definitionUsing opaque white water-based paint (such as Titanium White Gouache or Chinese White) to clean up muddy areas, restore white space, create highlights, or sharpen blurry edges. Widely practiced despite some traditionalists viewing it as unconventional.
inSchemethe:watercolorPainting
labelover-painting
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