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Mixed Media

June 1st, 2006 No comments

This term is used when a painting is worked in a number of different media, for example, watercolor, gouache, coloured ink and pastel.

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Hue

May 30th, 2006 No comments

A hue refers to the gradation of color within the optical spectrum, or visible spectrum, of light. “Hue” may also refer to a particular color within this spectrum, as defined by its dominant wavelength, or the central tendency of its combined wavelengths. For example, a light wave with a central tendency within 565-590 nm will be yellow.

Reference from Wikipedia definition of hue.

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Rough paper

May 30th, 2006 No comments

A watercolour paper with a rough surface which allows the paint to settle in its hollows or recesses. This creates a speckled finish.

Compare with HP and NOT papers.

Categories: Glossary