What is sfumato? Sfumato  is a Renaissance painting technique—perfected by Leonardo da Vinci —that creates soft, smoke-like transitions  between tones and colors, eliminating hard outlines. Built with ultra-thin oil glazes  and patient blending, sfumato makes skin, eyes, and atmospheres feel lifelike. Famous examples include the Mona Lisa  and Virgin of the Rocks ; it differs from chiaroscuro , which emphasizes stark light–dark contrast. 1. Introduction: Into the Mist of Mast

1. Introduction: Into the Mist of Mastery Ever gazed into the eyes of the Mona Lisa  and felt a mysterious connection, as if she's...