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Foil is metallic and matte.
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There are also gloss and holographic foils.
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Foil comes in many colors.
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Photographic images are transferred into foil and onto canvas.


The metallic foils reflect light off the piece,

the colors change with the brightness or dimness of the light.
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Areas can recede into the background or pop out --depending on the light.
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Colors are layered.

There are different kinds of silvers
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Foil is a great medium for light itself,
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whether the light is in the shadow,
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or strongly defining a shape