stipple

• Глагол, используемый для описания техники рисования, живописи или гравировки с помощью маленьких точек или крапинок для создания текстуры, затенения или тона.

A verb used to describe the technique of drawing, painting, or engraving using small dots or specks to create texture, shading, or tone.

1. Engrave using dots and flicksC1formalart

   To create a design or image on a surface by making small dots and quick strokes, typically in engraving.

   Гравировать точками и штрихами

   • The artist stippled the metal plate with a fine tool.
   • He learned to stipple intricate patterns into the copper.
   • The engraver stippled the background to create texture.

   Синонимыdotfleckspeckle

2. Create shadow with small touchesC1formalart

   To produce an even or softly graded shadow in painting or ink by using many small, short touches.

   Создавать тень мелкими штрихами

   • She stippled the shadows on the portrait to give it depth.
   • The illustrator stippled the sky to create a soft gradient.
   • He stippled the ink drawing to achieve a smooth tonal effect.

3. C1formalart

   To apply paint in small dots or strokes, often to build up texture or color gradually.

   Наносить краску мелкими точками

   • The painter stippled the canvas with tiny dots of blue.
   • She stippled the background to add a textured effect.
   • He stippled the paint onto the surface using a stiff brush.

   Синонимыdappledotfleckmottlespeckle

4. Produce a mottled effectC1formalart

   To create a pattern of spots or blotches on a surface, resulting in a mottled appearance.

   Создавать крапчатый эффект

   • The technique stipples the wall to give it a rustic look.
   • She stippled the fabric with different shades of green.
   • The finish was stippled to mimic natural stone.

   Синонимыbespeckleblotchdappledotfleckmottlespecklespot