I apply many layers to my paintings leaving evidence of early marks as a sense of my progression. (1stdibs.com)
Fortunately I got there a few minutes early because the teachers had given everyone early marks so they could bolt to the staff room to watch the race. (housegoeshome.com)
It would have a darker subway platform, as in early Mark Rothko, soon on his way to Rothko's floating color. (haberarts.com)