Scumble (Noun)
Meaning
The application of very thin coat of color over the surface of a picture.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The scumble used by the artist created a sense of misty atmosphere in the painting.
- She carefully applied a thin scumble of titanium white over the entire canvas to give it a soft, cloud-like quality.
- The subtle scumble of burnt sienna added warmth and depth to the still life.
- The scumble of umber pigment used on the backgrounds of the Renaissance paintings helped to create a sense of depth and volume.
- By applying a scumble of opaque white over the original image, the artist was able to obscure details and focus attention on the subject.