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Aquatint

usgb/ˈɑːkwətɪnt/Volume
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Art Technique

Aquatint is a specific method in printmaking, like drawing or painting in art.

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She studied the aquatint approach along with watercolor techniques.
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Tonal Shading

Aquatint involves shading that gives a sense of depth or texture.

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His aquatint showed the contrast between light and shadow effectively.
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Not Surface-Level

Unlike painting, aquatint affects the plate's surface to create the image.

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The aquatint process requires altering the plate, not just applying ink.
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