I don't think TOXE meant to obscure the truth. His gallery image clearly states he used NPR and GI, so some sort of post work had to be involved. I thought perhaps Jason hadn't realised this which is why I posted. What you think is a valid working method is a personal thing. If you don't like post work then ok. But if an artist chooses to say how he/she creates their work that's simple generosity in my book and I'm grateful for it. I don't see that they're under any obligation. And what might look like a 'trick' when you know how it's done is really just the artist showing their skill.