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What is Underpainting? You Need to Know These 5 Things

Underpainting is a foundational painting technique using preparatory layers, improving a painting’s final appearance and easing the visualization process. Popular methods include imprimatura, Verdaccio, and grisaille. Thin layers allow for adjustments and prevent muddying, critical for color experimentation, mapping shadows and highlights, and defining the shape of figures.