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  ArtistArtist Toni Anita Gray
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What is the difference between paint and ink? Ink is a liquid or paste that contains pigments or dyes and is used to color a surface...

What is the difference between paint and ink? Ink is a liquid or paste that contains pigments or dyes and is used to color a surface to produce an image, text, or design. Ink is used for drawing or writing with a pen, brush, or quill. Paint is a similar substance but is applied with a brush, roller or pad. Paint is also made to apply in thicker coats than ink. Modern inks are a far more versatile medium than you might imagine. The marvel of the media is how an artist can skillfully use ink to create an image of great immediacy and life, balancing brightness and darkness, density and light, line and tone. Manufacturers advocate the use of ink for both clearly defined line work or broad washes of subtle colour, but I prefer the latter.

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