impainting

/ɪmˈpeɪntɪŋ/
noun
  1. A technique in art where paint is applied thickly so that brush or palette knife marks are visible, creating texture on the surface.
    • Many modern painters prefer impainting over smooth, blended layers.
    • The artist used impainting to give the flower petals a rich, three-dimensional feel.
    • In her latest work, the impainting is so heavy that the canvas looks almost sculpted.
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