What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gentle encouragement good in painting? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Gentle encouragement". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). G (synonym="good") in NUDE (synonym="painting") = NUDGE; definition: "Gentle encouragement" The answer is NUDGE.

Gentle encouragement good in painting? (5)

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