The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC June competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 15: Extra duty almost certain to make heavy demands on abstract painter, mainly over small piece

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A clue to COLLOP / SURTAX (Right & Left).
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.'mostly' or 'largely' would have been better than 'mainly'
2.I feel "abstract painter", without some e.g. indicator, is a little unfair, but nonetheless a decent clue.