Scumble
[SKUM-bəl]
Part of speech: verb
Origin: Unknown location, late 17th century
1.
[With object] 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."
"Pablo decided to scumble the sharp lines in his painting."
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