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inspiration
Mary Phillips and the Rise of Underpainting

She put contour and highlight on before foundation, called it underpainting, and reset how a generation does complexion. A profile of the artist behind the trick.

May 22, 2026 · Layla Hassan
technique
The Case for Contouring Before Foundation

Underpainting flips the order: contour and highlight first, sheer foundation on top. The result is a sculpt that reads as bone, not product.

May 6, 2026 · Maya Chen