Scumbling is much more than a fun word to say, it is a useful technique in both drawing and painting.
It refers to a sort of dry brush or scribble technique that aids in natural looking shading.
Scumbling is best done with a firm or coarse brush. The paint is scrubbed in, often over another layer in a different color.
It might seem like a new-fangled thing but in fact, Rembrandt often employed this technique.
Scumbling creates fantastic atmosphere, texture and light variations.
If you are interested this is a video illustrating the technique.
This looks like something I do without trying.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful technique. Can't wait to see more of your paintings!!
ReplyDeleteI like this technique. It adds interest and texture to a painting. While I can't paint anything worth a hoot, I think I could do this! HA
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I took a watercolor workshop in Vermont one summer and one of the ladies came with her 8-year-old grandson Alex to paint for the week. When the teacher was talking about scumbling, Alex interrupted and asked "Did you say scum ball?!"
ReplyDeleteIt was really funny.
Thanks Kerry for all your wonderful educational posts. I learn something new and interesting on each Post.
ReplyDeleteI love that you taught me a new word and technique "scumling". Love the way it adds texture and dimension in a painting.
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