Impasto is a popular painting technique that involves using unusually thick layers of paint that come out of the canvas. In this case, visible brushwork becomes another expressive means for an artist.

A paint program can provide the impasto effect electronically as in the following example. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.

Fichi pizza made with Caputo cuor di cereali, fior di latte mozzarella, fresh figs, prosciutto crudo and chestnut honey at Impasto in San Carlos. Photo by Adrienne Mitchel. Peninsula residents nor ...