Payne's Gray (Noun)
Meaning
Any pigment that produces a greyish to dark greyish blue.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The artist mixed Payne's gray with titanium white to create a soft, serene sky in her landscape painting.
- Payne's gray was a staple in the painter's palette, used to add depth and nuance to his portraits.
- The watercolorist relied on Payne's gray to capture the misty, atmospheric quality of the morning fog.
- In the still life, the artist used Payne's gray to create a sense of volume and dimension in the shadows.
- The dark, cool tone of Payne's gray was perfect for capturing the somber mood of the winter landscape.