Scumble

[skʌmbl]

Definition

(noun.) the application of very thin coat of color over the surface of a picture.

Editor: Maris--From WordNet

Definition

(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.

Checked by Debs

Definition

v.t. to apply opaque or semi-opaque colours very thinly over other colours to modify the effect.—n. Scum′bling a mode of obtaining a softened effect in painting by overlaying too bright colours with a very thin coating of a neutral tint.

Checker: Nanette