painterliness
/ˈpeɪntərlinəs/
noun
- The quality or style of being painterly; a way of painting that emphasizes the visible texture, brushstrokes, and material qualities of paint rather than smooth, detailed realism.
- The artist's work is admired for its bold painterliness, with thick layers of oil paint creating a rich surface.
- Modern critics often praise the painterliness of Impressionist paintings, where brushstrokes are left visible.
- Her style evolved from precise lines to a looser painterliness that captures emotion through color and texture.