What does the cryptic crossword clue "Do some artwork – in the blue, lacking detail (7)" mean?

The definition is "lacking detail". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ETCH (synonym="”Do some artwork” in SKY=”blue”") in SKY (synonym="”blue”") = SKETCHY; definition: "lacking detail" The answer is SKETCHY.

Do some artwork – in the blue, lacking detail (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29369 | 16 Across | 2024-04-29 flower

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