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Drypoint is an intaglio printmaking technique. The difference between a drypoint, an engraving and an etching (all three of which are intaglio) is that lines drawn on a metal plate with a drypoint needle don't break the surface very deeply. The tool cuts a rather jagged furrow which, when filled with oily printing ink, produces a furry, shadowy line. An engraving is drawn with a much harder, chisel-like tool (burin) which cuts a deep groove in the metal. When inked and printed, engraved lines have a sharp, precise look. Etching, which relies on acid biting unprotected areas of a metal plate, can achieve a wide variety of effects in line and tone according to the length of time in the acid bath and other factors.
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Thanks for this further reminder of the essence of your art, and its intimate relation to your memories & daily life. Please accept apologies for my previous mis-aimed comments. I just hope you'll go on with these trumpet solos. An unseen band of others takes inspiration, joins in the jamming. I wanna be in that number . . .
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