These sketches are drawn as illustrations for literature, but would be
quite as useful in some other studies.
The strokes at 1, 2 and 3 are those used in the tree sketch; 1 is
obtained by two strokes of the chalk, placed vertically upon the board
and accented by a pressure upon the lower end. These strokes give the
sky and the hills in the distance. The use of the eraser and a few
blended strokes like those at 2 will help in sketching the tree trunks.
See plate 2. After these are done, add stroke 3, and with it mass the
foliage. See suggestions on plate 12. The point of land in the distance
and a few of the branches are added with charcoal.
Study the lesson on plate 23 before sketching the sparrow. Stroke 4 is
made with a single broad mark of charcoal, and the addition of tiny
touches with the chalk. The branch is drawn in a similar manner, and
the background is added by a few soft and delicate touches with the
side of the chalk.
[Illustration: Plate 25
Beautiful lily, dwelling by still rivers,
Or solitary mere,
Or where the sluggish meadow-brook delivers
Its waters to the weir----
_Longfellow._]