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Old 02-06-2004, 12:25 AM   #2
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There are a couple of main reasons why people sometimes use an underpainting. One could be, as you mentioned, to add transparent glazes on top of it so that the underpainting is still visible. Another reason, especially if it's a monochromatic underpanting, is to work out drawing and value issues before dealing with color.
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