Definitions

1. noun

A preparatory sketch or drawing made in monochrome, typically on a light-colored surface, to plan and visualize a painting or other artwork.

“The artist created a sinopie to help her visualize the composition of her new mural.”

2. noun

A preparatory sketch or drawing made by a painter, typically with a mixture of water and pigment, to plan and visualize a painting or other artwork.

“The painter worked on the sinopie for her latest oil painting.”