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Underpainting Techniques: Laying the Groundwork for a Stunning Final Piece
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2025
About this lesson
A seven-step underpainting method covering canvas prep, transparent tonal washes and layered shadow/highlight building, with an explicit option to swap the usual monochrome underpainting for a colorful one chosen to intensify the final piece's mood.
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