as in drawing
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as in engraving
to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface
the artist etched his landscape on a copper plate
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as in imprinting
to produce a vivid impression of
in just a few pages the writer etched an unforgettable portrait of one of the more remarkable First Ladies
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Kate Dwyer, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Runes etchings have fallen from over 35,000 in April to fewer than 400.
—Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The artful wallpaper, which was stylistically inspired by neoclassical etchings, was made by Graham & Brown designer Victoria Davidson.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024
Embroidered botanicals reminiscent of vintage French etchings adorned an ivory dress with a skirt crafted from yards and yards of tulle.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
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On his last day in Kyoto in the 1960s, 20-something Joel Wachs ducked into a small gallery called the Red Lantern and purchased two etchings for $25 each.
—Kate Dwyer, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Runes etchings have fallen from over 35,000 in April to fewer than 400.
—Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The artful wallpaper, which was stylistically inspired by neoclassical etchings, was made by Graham & Brown designer Victoria Davidson.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024
Embroidered botanicals reminiscent of vintage French etchings adorned an ivory dress with a skirt crafted from yards and yards of tulle.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
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Mega Millions 02-24-25-52-58, Mega Ball: 09, Megaplier: 2 Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Triple Twist 04-06-26-27-28-30 Check Triple Twist payouts and previous drawings here.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ruscha starter kit dimensions variable edition 2 of 2 The work begins with the 10 watercolors the owner purchased.Jeff Gibson, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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Thierry Colson Albertine printed pajama set $528 NET-A-PORTER The watercolor motifs on this cotton and silk-blend set were done by artist Sacha Floch Poliakoff.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2024
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The pastel pinks and greens on the disciples’ robes mark a departure from the depressing browns of art that came before him.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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To incorporate Verona Sunset into wedding decor, Brides suggests going with a nautical theme, mixing it with pastels, and pairing it with organic details, and more—and all of these ideas can also be applied to your home.Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
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Last year, a tourist was arrested after he was caught on video defacing the wall of the Colosseum in Rome by carving a love note into it.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Just make sure your pumpkin is dry before carving.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
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Choosing the tondo canvas for He (2024), an acrylic and gold leaf, Holmes is inserting his Black figure into the dead-white-male art historical canon.Natasha Gural, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Schwartz began studying art, experimenting in mediums including acrylic and watercolors, frequently mixing these with such unusual materials as sand or found objects.News Desk, Artforum, 17 Oct. 2024
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Remember that raccoons can transmit rabies to people and pets and distemper to unvaccinated pets, so they should never be handled alive (or deceased).Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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What is distemper in dogs?Understanding the canine disease, symptoms and causes Where is Fat Bear Week held?Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
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One of them was watercolor and one of them was done with opaque gouache — The Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, all of these are gouaches.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 July 2024
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Her works are softly abstract; powdery colors form cloud-like shapes that might be superimposed with free-handed linear strokes in acrylic, gouache, oil stick, oil pastels, and graphite.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
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Examples include finger painting, identifying toys in a sandbox, or playing with musical blocks.Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024
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To celebrate the occasion, his parents treated him to a banana oatmeal cake and finger painting.Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
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“Etching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etching. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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