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Painting and Drawing Techniques - INI

Painting and drawing techniques are diverse expressive methods used by artists when creating works. Classified by materials and techniques such as oil painting, watercolor, acrylic, Japanese painting, tempera, pastel, printmaking, and drawing, each possesses unique characteristics and expressive power. These techniques are also important as the foundation of art education and are widely utilized by everyone from beginners to professionals.

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[item.oil-painting]
code=01
slug=oil-painting
name=Oil Painting
description=A technique using pigments mixed with vegetable oils. Characterized by rich colors and substantial expression.
category=Painting Technique

[item.watercolor]
code=02
slug=watercolor
name=Watercolor
description=A technique using transparent pigments diluted in water. Characterized by transparency and lightness.
category=Painting Technique

[item.acrylic-painting]
code=03
slug=acrylic-painting
name=Acrylic Painting
description=A technique using pigments with acrylic resin binder. Characterized by quick-drying properties and versatile expression.
category=Painting Technique

[item.japanese-painting]
code=04
slug=japanese-painting
name=Japanese Painting (Nihonga)
description=A traditional technique using mineral or water pigments mixed with glue, painted on silk or washi paper.
category=Painting Technique

[item.tempera]
code=05
slug=tempera
name=Tempera
description=A technique using pigments mixed with egg, oil, or resin. Characterized by quick-drying and detailed depiction.
category=Painting Technique

[item.pastel]
code=06
slug=pastel
name=Pastel
description=A technique using chalk-like materials. Characterized by vivid coloration and soft expression.
category=Painting Technique

[item.printmaking]
code=07
slug=printmaking
name=Printmaking
description=An indirect expression technique using plates for printing. Characterized by reproducibility.
category=Painting Technique

[item.drawing]
code=08
slug=drawing
name=Drawing
description=Monochromatic line drawing using pencils or charcoal. Important as the foundation of plastic arts.
category=Drawing Technique

[item.pen-drawing]
code=09
slug=pen-drawing
name=Pen and Ink
description=A technique using quill or metal pens. Characterized by detailed line expression.
category=Drawing Technique

[item.colored-pencil]
code=10
slug=colored-pencil
name=Colored Pencil
description=A technique using colored pencils. Available in oil-based and water-soluble types.
category=Drawing Technique

[item.fresco]
code=11
slug=fresco
name=Fresco
description=A technique painting on plaster walls. Available in wet and dry types.
category=Painting Technique

[item.digital-art]
code=12
slug=digital-art
name=Digital Art
description=Art created using digital tools. Allows infinite corrections.
category=Painting Technique

[item.collage]
code=13
slug=collage
name=Collage
description=A technique combining different materials. Characterized by unique texture and three-dimensionality.
category=Mixed Media

[item.ink-wash]
code=14
slug=ink-wash
name=Ink Wash Painting
description=A traditional East Asian technique using only ink and water dilutions.
category=Painting Technique

[item.gouache]
code=15
slug=gouache
name=Gouache
description=A technique using opaque watercolor paints. Characterized by matte finish.
category=Painting Technique