| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| @id | the:gessoUnderpainting |
| type | Concept, Resource |
| broader | painting technique, painting term, visual art term, watercolor technique |
| definition | Rough gesso brushstrokes applied before painting to add textural interest beyond standard watercolor paper. Watercolor gesso or absorbent ground works best; must be fully dry before painting. Sedimentary colors settle into the crevasses, enhancing the texture. |
| inScheme | Watercolor Painting |
| label | gesso underpainting |