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Some hints on learning to draw (1893)

Hutchinson, G. W. Caldwell, Leighton of Stretton, Frederic Leighton, Baron, 1830-1896 · London ; New York : Macmillan and Co. · leaf 165

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used whilst thecolour is still wet. When you have modelled carefully all the shadeportions, and the paint is dry, take a wash of clean water all over theleaf, keeping carefully within bounds. Then, whilst this is still damp,take a full wash of colour for the half-tone all over the leaf. A fullwash… … TAKING OUT LIGHTS i47 clean and dry each time you put it to the paper for this purpose. Ifthis is done rapidly and skilfully the lights should be very soft andwell gradated. Remember to get the correct shapes of the lightsvery carefully. Another way, which some may find easier, is to carefully…

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