Here again are very simple strokes which require only a little practice
for accomplishment.
The distance is represented as in the last plate, and the grass and
meadow are done in the same manner as the marshy land on plate 10; 1
and 2 show the strokes. A few up-and-down touches with a short piece of
chalk are added in the immediate foreground.
The fence is drawn by the use of the strokes given on plate 1, and
shown at 3 on this plate.
After drawing the field and the fence, erase for the tree trunk and
tree and add the foliage. This is done with a short piece of chalk
and a quick back-and-forth movement. See plates 6, 12, and 24 for
other trees and strokes. The skeleton of the tree, as shown below the
drawing, may be represented first, then the foliage added.
This plate will be found useful in the early spring, as it shows the
tree in winter condition, the pussy willows, and the tree in summer.
Spots 4 show the treatment of the “pussies.” A very short curving
stroke of the chalk is first made; then the finger is used to give the
downy, soft effect. Sketch a few delicate lines for the stems, add the
catkins as described above, and then finish the stems with black and
white chalk.
[Illustration: Plate 12]