scumble (Meaning)
scumble (n)
the application of very thin coat of color over the surface of a picture
scumble (v. t.)
To cover lighty, as a painting, or a drawing, with a thin wash of opaque color, or with color-crayon dust rubbed on with the stump, or to make any similar additions to the work, so as to produce a softened effect.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scumble
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scumble Sentence Examples
- The artist meticulously applied a scumble of yellow ochre over the blue underpainting, creating a subtle golden hue.
- The centuries-old fresco had a distinct scumble, resulting from layers of glazes and overpainting that had weathered over time.
- The scumbled paint technique gave the painting a soft, ethereal quality, as if it had been enveloped in a gentle mist.
- By using a scumble of white paint, the artist created the illusion of sunlight illuminating the subject's face.
- The delicate scumble effect added depth and complexity to the landscape painting, evoking the changing colors of the sky at dusk.
- The artist blended a scumble of green and blue to achieve a vibrant turquoise color that shimmered in the sunlight.
- The scumbled surface of the sculpture caught the light, creating a subtle play of shadows and highlights.
- The glazes and scumbles on the ceramic vase had created an intricate and iridescent pattern that resembled a starry night sky.
- The scumbled paint on the wall resembled the texture of aged stone, creating an authentic and rustic atmosphere.
- With each additional scumble layer, the artist slowly built up the intensity and richness of the painting's colors.
FAQs About the word scumble
the application of very thin coat of color over the surface of a pictureTo cover lighty, as a painting, or a drawing, with a thin wash of opaque color, or with
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The artist meticulously applied a scumble of yellow ochre over the blue underpainting, creating a subtle golden hue.
The centuries-old fresco had a distinct scumble, resulting from layers of glazes and overpainting that had weathered over time.
The scumbled paint technique gave the painting a soft, ethereal quality, as if it had been enveloped in a gentle mist.
By using a scumble of white paint, the artist created the illusion of sunlight illuminating the subject's face.
