Glossary
Plain-language definitions of the art words you will see when buying a print, commissioning a painting, or starting art lessons with Meg Allen.
The one-of-a-kind painting itself, as opposed to a print. Meg Allen’s originals are final sale because there is only one of each.
A reproduction of an original painting. Meg’s watercolor prints are $20 and are printed on heavyweight 100 lb matte paper; the mini prints are $15.
A small print, 4 × 6 to 5 × 7 inches, of one of Meg’s small oil paintings. See The Mini Morning Collection.
A painting made to order from your photo, place, or idea. Meg quotes a price and a time estimate for each commission.
The material an artist paints with, such as watercolor or oil. Meg works in watercolor and oil.
Paint made from pigment and water, used on paper. It is transparent, dries quickly, and is known for a light, luminous look.
Paint made from pigment mixed with oil, usually used on canvas or linen. It dries slowly, which allows blending and reworking, and looks rich and layered.
The colored powder that gives paint its color. Different mediums mix pigment with different binders, such as gum arabic for watercolor or oil for oil paint.
A thin, even layer of watercolor spread across an area. Learning to paint a smooth wash is one of the first watercolor skills.
A thin, transparent layer of paint applied over a dry layer to deepen or shift its color.
A woven fabric stretched over a frame and prepared for painting, most often used for oil paint. Meg’s small oil originals are on linen canvas.
Paper with a flat, non-glossy finish that reduces glare. Meg’s prints use heavyweight 100 lb matte paper.
A hand-painted banner for a celebration such as a birthday, shower, or homecoming. Meg’s banners are about 4 ft × 35 in and cost $30.
The surface where an artist mixes paint, and also the set of colors used in a painting.