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Stippling

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Art TechniquePlay
Stippling is a drawing technique that uses many small dots to create shading and texture. SlideThe artist's stippling made the sunlight in the painting look glistening.
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Detail IntensityPlay
In art, the density of dots in stippling can affect how light or dark an area appears. SlideBy increasing stippling density, he created a deep shadow under the tree.
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Not Just Black InkPlay
Stippling isn't limited to black ink; it can be done with various colors for different effects. SlideHer stippling with blue and green created a lively ocean scene.