#scumbling

Bubblegum Scumble

I am still doing observational sketches, and this is one from a John Constantine figurine I bought a few days ago. (I do have ones of objects, but I don't think they fit the style of my page)

This was based on a photo I took. It was slightly edited because my phone brightens images for no reason so I made the photo darker in post.

I used a ring light for the lighting and the box the figure came in as a background.

A large beech, leather and coir scumbling brush, late 19th/early 20th century

Scumbling in art refers to a painting technique that involves applying a thin layer of paint with a dry brush and a loose hand over an existing layer. The idea is to allow parts of the already existing paint below to remain exposed.

In most cases, scumbling is used over dried paint, but you can also use it over wet paint. You just need to be careful with the colors blending together if you are scumbling over wet paint.

Last week I made a beer advertisement for my design class. I was going for a carefree day-drinking vibe. I enjoy the idea that a beer ad doesn't need to depict beer. It's selling the feeling of leisure more so than a taste.