Medium-sized dog
Concept
Watercolor paint
A paint that uses pigment in an aqueous medium, generally diluted with water and used for translucent color layers that can preserve the brightness of the support.
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Pigment
A fine coloring material that gives paint or ink its color
A coloring material that gives paint or ink its color.
Medium-sized dog
Both languages share the English example images. Japanese prompts are the recorded translations.
A phrase to start with
Specifies pigment as a coloring material.
Appearance and effects
Color particles are present in an art material.
Visual traits
- coloring material
- color particles
Expected changes
- Color material particles are more likely to be indicated
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Definition
Pigment is a fine material mixed with a binder to give color. It does not determine a particular color, origin, toxicity, or finished style.
In more detail
It identifies a color material; binder, support, and application remain separate choices.
Includes
- Coloring material in paint or ink
Excludes
- A specific color name, binder, or finished color treatment
What this does not imply
- A specific color, origin, toxicity, or finished style
Variability
Based on general reference; appearance varies by color and binder.
Usage and adjustments
Usage
- Specify only the material
Distinguish similar expressions
- Specify color treatment separately
Typical uses
- Specify coloring material in paint or ink
Possible failure modes
- Color material is confused with finished color treatment
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Items linked through explicit membership in the same theme.
Medium-sized dog
Concept
Canvas weave
A gridded surface appearance suggesting a woven canvas support.
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