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Stippling

usgb/ˈstɪplɪŋ/Volume
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Art Technique

Stippling is a drawing technique that uses many small dots to create shading and texture.

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The artist's stippling made the sunlight in the painting look glistening.
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Detail Intensity

In art, the density of dots in stippling can affect how light or dark an area appears.

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By increasing stippling density, he created a deep shadow under the tree.
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Not Just Black Ink

Stippling isn't limited to black ink; it can be done with various colors for different effects.

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Her stippling with blue and green created a lively ocean scene.
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