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What is Tonking

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asked Aug 16, 2013 in Problem solve or Painting Tips

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Tonking is a technique used in oil painting for removing excess oil paint or oil from a canvas by blotting it with a sheet of absorbent paper (such as newspaper or kitchen towel).

The technique was named after the British artist Henry Tonks (1862--1937), who taught at the Slade School of Art in London.

answered Aug 16, 2013