scumbling
/ˈskʌmblɪŋ/
noun
- The technique or process of applying a thin, semi-transparent layer of paint or color over a dried layer.
- Scumbling is a common technique in oil painting to create soft transitions.
- Many beginners find scumbling easier than glazing because it uses opaque paint.
- The artist spent hours practicing scumbling to perfect the misty effect.
Synonyms
verb
- Present participle of scumble; applying a thin, semi-transparent layer of paint or color over a dried layer.
- The painter was scumbling the background while the foreground dried.
- He prefers scumbling with a dry brush for a rougher texture.
- She is scumbling a pale pink over the sunset to soften the colors.