| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| @id | the:paperMasking |
| type | Concept, Resource |
| broader | assisted wash, painting technique, painting term, visual art term, wash, watercolor technique, wet-into-wet wash |
| definition | Torn cartridge paper placed on the painting; the exposed area is wiped with a damp brush or sponge to lift pigment. Works best with sedimentary, non-staining colors. Straight-edged paper can also be used for formal, geometric tonal changes. |
| inScheme | Watercolor Painting |
| label | paper masking |