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ast month I discussed some of the more popular drawing implements that are available to buy for the line and wash painter, as well as a few that you can make yourself at home. I also outlined how relatively few materials you need to get started with line and wash. To recap: we established that there is a pen or mark-making implement to suit every occasion and subject. On the one hand we have the oldest and most basic of all drawing tools in the simple reed pen, in stark contrast to the

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