What is Sgraffito art style?
Cutting away a surface layer to expose a contrasting colour beneath in intricate designs.
Material & Texture · Style 80
Sgraffito
Cutting away a surface layer to expose a contrasting colour beneath in intricate designs.
Material & Texture
sgraffito, scratched‑through surface, revealed under‑layer, incised linework, contrasting colour
Trivia: The Italian word means 'scratched'.
What is Sgraffito?
Cutting away a surface layer to expose a contrasting colour beneath in intricate designs.
How to prompt this style
Start with your subject, then add the style phrase below to guide the look of the image more precisely.
sgraffito, scratched‑through surface, revealed under‑layer, incised linework, contrasting colour
Prompt keywords
sgraffito
scratched‑through surface
revealed under‑layer
incised linework
contrasting colour
How do I write a Sgraffito prompt?
Start with your subject, then add these style keywords: sgraffito, scratched‑through surface, revealed under‑layer, incised linework, contrasting colour.
What is Sgraffito best used for?
Sgraffito works well when you want the image to inherit the visual language of material & texture references while keeping a clear, recognizable look.
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