paintier

/ˈpeɪntiər/
adjective
  1. Comparative form of painterly; more characteristic of painting or more emphasizing visible brushwork and texture.
    • Among the artists in the show, hers is the paintier approach, while his is more linear and precise.
    • As he aged, his style became paintier, with thicker layers of paint and more expressive strokes.
    • This canvas is paintier than his earlier work, showing a greater focus on the material of paint itself.
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