“A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are dark except where exposed by the light.” – Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci‘s saying suggests that a painter should start their canvas with a wash of black paint because all objects in nature are naturally dark, except for those areas that are illuminated by light.

This technique is often referred to as “underpainting” and is used by many artists to establish the foundation of their work.

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