Art Word of the Day: Fat over lean
Term: Fat over lean
Definition: A rule of thumb for
painters in oil, it is a term referring to the building up of layers in an oil painting and the fact it is essential that each layer has more oil then the one below it. The reason is that as the paint dries, the top layers are flexible enough to accommodate shrinkage and settling without cracking. Source: Ralph Mayer, "A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques"
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Hey Mike! Pleasure to meet you :)
This is a great concept here. I just tried oil painting over the past few weeks and finished my first picture! I can't wait to see it again. So far each time i have come back to it i have enjoyed it more that i remember! What's your favourite when it comes to creating art?
Nice to meet you too! I'm more a musician than a visual artist. But I have a deep respect for all arts. ;)
Can you believe this got a downvote? My 2nd downvote in over a year! Lol
Ahhhh! Le musica!! Nice 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎼
Do you have a favourite instrument? Stupid down voters. I had a few accounts randomly downvoting me for a bit but their votes were minimal and it didn't take long to stop. I hope it's the same for you!! So dumb.
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