Grisaille (underpainting in greyscale) - Royal Talens
Grisaille (underpainting in greyscale) - Royal Talens

Painting in grisaille

In this video, we will begin with part one of painting in grisaille, focusing solely on working in greyscale. Toon will guide you through each step of the process. Let’s get started!

Watch video What you need

Tutorial: grisaille grey underpainting with acrylics

In this video, we will demonstrate how to create a grisaille, and in the next video, we will show you how to add colour on top of this layer.

What you need

  • Acrylic paint in lamp black (702) and titanium white (105)
  • Flat brush
  • Acrylic paper
  • Marker
  • Pencil
  • Palette
  • Palette knife
  • Water bucket
  • Paper towel
  • Reference photo

About the author

Toon Nagtegaal

Toon Nagtegaal, a Dutch visual artist and fine art instructor, channels his passion for motorsport into his paintings. While motorsport is his main artistic focus, he also enjoys creating portraits, landscapes, and still lifes.

“Drawing was a constant throughout my childhood, with weekly lessons shaping my early years. After finishing secondary school, I attended an art academy, which paved the way for my career as an art educator.”

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