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If in is used correctly in sentenc or should it be with
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I think both can be use. 'In' is when youare thinking more about the canvas and 'with' when thinking about the physical paints, IMO.
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Old 20-Feb-2004, 11:35
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Is in used correctly in that sentence or should it be with instead?
With regards to the Arts, use 'in' for medium (I work in watercolor) and use 'with' for tools (I work with sable brushes).

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