flatwash


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flatwash

(ˈflætˌwɒʃ)
n
1. (Art Terms) an area of solid colour, whether in artwork or scenery
2. (Art Terms) the act of painting something all one colour
adj
(Art Terms) used for the purpose of creating a flatwash of colour
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The pictures are outlined in black, and then filled with flatwash colour.
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