Study the strokes given on the previous page, plate 15, for suggestions
for sketching this cabin. Those at No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 will be
found helpful.
Use stroke 4, plate 15, for the outline of the roof and the sky, and
add the smooth vertical or horizontal strokes for the sides of the
building. Accent here and there with the point of the chalk and add
details in a similar manner, but avoid a definite outline. Let the
difference in tone make whatever outline is necessary.
After erasing the spots for doors and windows, add the strong dark
tones with a bit of charcoal. The details at 1 and 2 on the plate will
show how these are made. No. 3 shows the treatment for the roof.
After erasing for the trees, add a little charcoal and chalk, using
the strokes given in the lesson on trees, plate 12. The grass and the
details in the foreground may be added last. The sketch will readily
show the strokes necessary and the movement of the hand in making these
strokes.
[Illustration: Plate 17]