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Chiaroscuro refers to the use of strong contrasts between light and dark to give the illusion of volume in modeling three-dimensional objects and figures. Commonly associated with oil painting.

Sgraffito involves scratching through a layer of pigment or plaster to reveal another layer beneath, typically used in wall decoration and pottery.

Impasto is a technique where paint is laid on thickly so that brushstrokes or palette knife marks are visible, often employed in oil painting to add texture.

Glazing involves applying a transparent layer of paint over another thoroughly dried layer, creating a rich, luminous effect, most notably used in oil painting.

Encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, involves using heated beeswax to which colored pigments are added, and then applying the mixture to a surface.

Fresco is a method of mural painting where pigments mixed with water are applied on fresh, wet lime plaster. As the plaster sets, the painting becomes an integral part of the wall.

Watercolor wash involves applying a layer of watercolor paint diluted with water to cover large areas, creating a transparent and fluid effect.

Grisaille is a painting technique that uses shades of gray and simulates sculpture, often as underpainting or for architectural decoration.

Trompe-l'oeil is an art technique that uses realistic imagery to create the optical illusion that depicted objects exist in three-dimensional space.

Decalcomania is a surrealist technique that creates patterns by pressing paint between two surfaces and pulling them apart.

Marbling is a technique for creating patterned designs on paper or fabric by transferring color swirls from the surface of a liquid, often used for book covers.

Pointillism is a technique of painting in which small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image.

Tenebrism is a style of painting using very pronounced chiaroscuro, where there are violent contrasts of light and dark, and darkness becomes a dominating feature of the image.

Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique. Batik is often used for making detailed patterns in fabric.

Drybrush is a painting technique in which a paintbrush is relatively dry but still holds paint, and is used to achieve a strong textural effect or to simulate fine details.

Stippling is the creation of a pattern simulating varying degrees of solidity or shading by using small dots. This technique is common in drawing and printmaking.

Ink wash painting, also known as literati painting, is an East Asian type of brush painting that uses black ink—the same as used in Chinese calligraphy—in various concentrations.

Etching is a printmaking technique that uses chemical action to produce incised lines in a metal printing plate, which then holds the applied ink and forms the image.

Collage involves combining various materials, such as paper, fabric, and other found objects, onto a surface to create a new whole composition.

Assemblage is an artistic form that involves putting together found objects to create a three-dimensional work of art, similar to collage but with a focus on the sculptural aspect.

Acrylic pouring is a fluid painting technique that involves mixing acrylic paint with a medium and pouring it onto a surface to create abstract patterns.

Underpainting is the initial layer of paint applied to a ground, which serves as a base for subsequent layers of paint and helps to define light and shading.

Plein air painting is the act of painting outdoors, directly from the scenery, aiming to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape.

Silkscreen printing, also known as serigraphy, involves creating an image on fabric or paper by forcing ink through a screen where a stencil blocks off the desired image.