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LEAN UNDERPAINTING [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-07-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
  • Painting (Arts)
CONT

... a "fat over lean" technique, a lean underpainting can help prevent cracking in later years. A lean layer uses very little oil medium (though you can use artist's grade turpentine or similar) and typically uses paint colors that dry quickly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
  • Peinture (Arts)

Spanish

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