Scumble
[SKUM-bəl]
Part of speech: verb
Origin: Unknown location, late 17th century
1.
Modify (a painting or color) by applying a very thin coat of opaque paint to give a softer or duller effect.
2.
Modify (a drawing) with light shading in pencil or charcoal to give a softer effect.
Examples of Scumble in a sentence
"Today’s online art lesson will teach students how to scumble their paintings from last week."
"Pablo scumbled the sharp lines in his drawing for a gentler effect."
About Scumble
Even though the word’s specific roots are unknown, “scumble” is possibly related to the verb “scum,” an antiquated version of “skim.”
Did you Know?
Scumbling became a popular artistic technique during the 15th century. Some art historians believe Renaissance-era painter Titian invented the technique.
