What is underpainting and why is it used?

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"]Under painting is used on all mediums to create a tonal base for the main paint structure. We use it a great deal for pastel pencils to create a cushion for the stronger colours without which those stronger colours would appear too harsh and bright.The very best way to see underpainting in action is through demonstration and there are numerous clips in our Member's Area and through our YouTube Channel that will give you a better idea.With the pastel pencil medium there are a few colours that do not benefit from a cushion colour as they don’t mix well. In these cases the strong colour is applied then ‘quietened’ down with a suitable neutralising colour on top of them.Red is best used on its own if you want to retain the pure red tone but it can be added to other colours such as skin tones.[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]