Printmaking Terms

1 words in this vocabulary list

noun a method of drawing or painting using small dots or specks to create shading or texture

verb to draw or paint using small dots or specks

  • The artist used a fine-tipped pen to stipple intricate details in the portrait.
  • I tried to stipple some shading on my drawing, but it didn't turn out as well as I hoped.
  • I'm going to stipple some cool designs on my sneakers to make them unique.
  • The speaker's words seemed to stipple the air with tension as they addressed the crowd.