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Mot du Jour: “Aquatint”
20Nov09
An aquatint is a type of etching that mimics the appearance of watercolor and ink washes through the use of a tone process. The technique is used to create shaded areas that range from light to dark and is most common in landscapes, portraits, and figure studies to give a sense of depth and realism. The […]
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