SCUMBLING SHADING TECHNIQUES : How to Scumble Circular Strokes in Your Drawings with the Following Lessons and Tutorials.

Colored Pencil Techniques: Scumbling

Colored pencil is one of the most versatile and easy-to-use mediums around and North Light Books author Ann Kullberg is one of the best. She regularly critiques student work at her website . Here is an excerpt from her most recent North Light Book, Colored Pencil Secrets for Success, which features personal critique sessions.

Creating Values in Pen and Ink Drawings

You might be surprised to learn that, aside from the pressure technique, the basic strokes for creating value when drawing with pen is exactly the same as when using pencil. The basic strokes include hatching, cross-hatching, contour-hatching, scumbling, and stippling, as shown in the examples below.

What is Scumbling and How To Do It?

Do you now scumble, or have you ever scumbled in the past? Ever even heard of scumbling? If you’re a beginning artist, the word may be new to you. I think it’s a funny-sounding word and probably not one you use in everyday conversation except possibly with other artists. Today’s Image is a sample of a pastel drawing with a forest green scumbled with bright yellow.