Sfumato

/sfuːˈmɑːtoʊ/ noun

Definition

Leonardo's painting technique of blurred, smoky transitions. Already celebrated! But noting it also applies to life's blurry edges.

Etymology

Italian: 'evaporated like smoke.' Leonardo's mastery of ambiguity.

Kelly Says

Already explored Leonardo's smoke-painting! But sfumato is also a LIFE philosophy: not everything needs sharp edges. Some of the most beautiful things in life are slightly blurred, slightly uncertain, slightly mysterious! 🌫️🎨

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