Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. What type of surface is most commonly used for engraving pieces, such as the one above? Why would the process be difficult?

Answer:

In engraving, artist typically would use a metal sheet as the surface for their piece. Etching is difficult because of the amount of scraping required, the strength and control the artist must use, the sound of the scraping, and the inability to make corrections.