0 present participle of retouch
1 to make small changes to a picture, photograph, etc., especially in order to improve it:
In the case of a panchromatic plate used with a suitable fitter, retouching is not very often necessary.
He withdrew into a studious solitude, retouching and spoiling the paintings of his youth.
She could use his cameras, his material, his darkroom, would be put on retouching at once and only on her own work.
Another example comes from pageant retouching photos, especially of children, which some find disturbingly doll-like.
His professional career has carried him from traditional fashion illustration to high-end photo retouching.
Some scholars believe there also was some later retouching of the hands.
Retouching is a second working of the artifact.
It's very artistic and grimy, and there is no retouching.