Thick brushstroke

Broad brush marks divide shapes and color areas.

Visual traits

• broad marks
• visible brush edges
• large-scale forms

Expected changes

• Brush-mark width is more likely to be prominent

Definition

A thick brushstroke is an appearance in which broad brush marks, rather than fine lines, form shapes or color areas. It does not determine an actual brush type, paint thickness, artist, or movement.

In more detail

Broad directional marks and their edges remain visible, assembling form in large gestures. It is distinct from raised impasto relief, expressive brushwork, and an actual making operation.

Includes

• Visible broad brush marks in linework or paint

Excludes

• An actual brush, raised paint relief, or a particular artist or movement

What this does not imply

• Thick paint layers, a specific brush, a named artist, or an actual brush operation

Variability

Brush-mark density and direction can be adjusted separately.

Usage

• Use it for brush-mark width

Distinguish similar expressions

• Specify paint thickness separately

Typical uses

• Show forms with broad brush marks

Possible failure modes

• It becomes only a heavy outline
• It becomes fixed as impasto