The outermost paint layers pull away in certain areas to reveal the underpainting. |
The works float in discreet white frames to expose torn edges, staple marks and copious layers of underpainting visible around the rim. |
He draws the projected image, turns the lights back on and slowly brings the painting up from a monochrome to a colored underpainting. |
Sadly, the good vibes wore off very quickly as we became depressed by the gauzy colours, dark underpainting and lackluster watercolours. |
The paint is buttery and opaque, crisp and decisive, and there appears to be very little underpainting. |
There are panels explaining pentimenti and underpainting, why paintings look the way they do, all using actual objects from the collection. |