Studies of trees : fir, larch, elm, chestnut, birch, lime, poplar, willow, with a description of each tree, and full instructions for drawing and painting, by an experienced teacher (1895)
Needham, Jonathan, Foster, Vere, 1819-1900 · London : Blackie & Son · leaf 8
distinctive character of the tree is most marked — all round the outer edges of its form, and also round the edges of all the light boughs. Towards the outer edge of the tree the foliage requires to be rendered with delicate sharp touches, and the shading should become more separated where the sky… … panying diagram. By changing the direction of the pencil from side to side the varying breadth of line shown in the figures can be easily produced. The pencil must be held at the proper angle to do this. A little practice will enable this to be done with ease; and once the touch has been acquired,…
Trees in art · Trees · Landscape drawing · Drawing books · Watercolor painting
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