The thickness of the layer or body of pigment applied by the painter to his canvas with especial reference to the juxtaposition of different colors and tints in forming a harmonious whole
painting that applies the pigment thickly so that brush or palette knife marks are visible
> The thick application of paint in such quantities so as to make it stand out in relief from the paint surface
A thick or lumpy application of paint, or deep brush marks (brushstrokes), as distinguished from a flat, smooth paint surface May also refer to a thick application of pastel