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impastos
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a painting technique in which paint is applied so thickly to the canvas or panel that the brush strokes are visible
- The artist's use of impasto technique created a rich texture on the canvas, with thick layers of paint giving the artwork a three-dimensional quality.
- The Impressionist painters were known for their expressive use of impasto, applying paint with bold strokes and visible texture to capture the play of light and color.
- She experimented with impasto in her oil paintings, building up layers of paint to create a tactile surface that invited viewers to explore the artwork with their senses.
- The art critic praised the artist's mastery of impasto, noting how the thick application of paint added depth and vitality to the still-life composition.
- The workshop on impasto techniques attracted aspiring artists eager to learn how to use texture and color to convey emotion and mood in their paintings.