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84 HISTORY OF ART. [LECT. IV,
larging it. This premised, we rather advise, if con-
venience permits, to commence the study of this
noble art by drawing first in chalks (rather than
Indian-ink), as they permit a much more bold and
free manner of handling, which is a very desirable
acquisition. Ease and facility not only expedite
business, but give a certain master-like appearance,
which the most elaborate precision cannot equal.
To begin a drawing in chalks; first form a sketch
from the original with a piece of charcoal of con-
venient thickness and length ; this is the best mate-
rial to sketch with, as it admits of being frequently
rubbed out, consequently the outline may be ren-
dered very correct before it is finished. Always
hold the port-crayon further from the point than a
pen in writing, that it may not impede freedom of
hand.
Having formed an accurate outline, proceed to
finish it by lightly touching the darkest shadows with
a few strokes of chalk : these being inserted dis-
tinctly, though faintly, proceed to the next darkest,
and so on, till all the principal shades have been at-
tended to ; then, bring the deep ones nearer to their
proper colour; which will enable you to form a judg-
ment of the strength requisite for the middle tints.
It is necessary to begin shadows first, lest the middle
tints, which are the chief beauty in all drawings,
should acquire too much colour, and thereby spoil
the whole.
Remember to draw the chalk always the same way
on the paper (whether from left to right, or from
right to left), that it may make a smooth grain,
free
larging it. This premised, we rather advise, if con-
venience permits, to commence the study of this
noble art by drawing first in chalks (rather than
Indian-ink), as they permit a much more bold and
free manner of handling, which is a very desirable
acquisition. Ease and facility not only expedite
business, but give a certain master-like appearance,
which the most elaborate precision cannot equal.
To begin a drawing in chalks; first form a sketch
from the original with a piece of charcoal of con-
venient thickness and length ; this is the best mate-
rial to sketch with, as it admits of being frequently
rubbed out, consequently the outline may be ren-
dered very correct before it is finished. Always
hold the port-crayon further from the point than a
pen in writing, that it may not impede freedom of
hand.
Having formed an accurate outline, proceed to
finish it by lightly touching the darkest shadows with
a few strokes of chalk : these being inserted dis-
tinctly, though faintly, proceed to the next darkest,
and so on, till all the principal shades have been at-
tended to ; then, bring the deep ones nearer to their
proper colour; which will enable you to form a judg-
ment of the strength requisite for the middle tints.
It is necessary to begin shadows first, lest the middle
tints, which are the chief beauty in all drawings,
should acquire too much colour, and thereby spoil
the whole.
Remember to draw the chalk always the same way
on the paper (whether from left to right, or from
right to left), that it may make a smooth grain,
free