Underpainting is a humble technique that holds tremendous power. This monochromatic foundation layer quietly establishes proportions and composition, allowing artists to refine their vision and to lay the groundwork for vibrant colors to flourish. The Old Masters revered this method for its reliable guidance in achieving accurate and well-composed paintings. Ken Goshen is an NYC-based artist and educator with a background in classical painting and printmaking. Goshen’s art explores the gap between conceptualized pictorial visions and experiential sensory inputs. His work brings together traditional techniques and a contemporary outlook–evoking both a sense of nostalgia and an exhilaration of the unexplored.