What does the cryptic crossword clue "Do some artistic work - a quantity of sketching? (4)" mean?

The definition is "Do some artistic work". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden answer (a quantity of . . .) in [sk] ETCH [ing]. To make an image by removing parts of a surface (often metal or glass) using chemicals. The answer is ETCH.

Do some artistic work - a quantity of sketching? (4)

Independent Cryptic #12020 | 18 Across | 2025-04-18 flower

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