Stippling
/ˈstɪplɪŋ/noun
The process of creating a picture or design by painting or drawing small dots or marks.
The artist used stippling to add texture to the painting.
Often appears as...
- stippling technique
- stippling effect
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Art Technique
Stippling is a drawing technique that uses many small dots to create shading and texture.
The artist's stippling made the sunlight in the painting look glistening.
Pro Tip 2/3Detail Intensity
In art, the density of dots in stippling can affect how light or dark an area appears.
By increasing stippling density, he created a deep shadow under the tree.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Black Ink
Stippling isn't limited to black ink; it can be done with various colors for different effects.
Her stippling with blue and green created a lively ocean scene.
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