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A long stick, one end of which the painter holds in one hand, to support and steady his/her brush-holding hand. The other end of the stick is padded and rests on the canvas.
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A wash or glaze of thin color used to tone down a white surface before painting on it.
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Also known as 'direct painting,' alla prima is a one-layer painting technique in which the painting (usually painted from life) is completed in one sitting or while the paint is still wet.