Art . ld be directed to look at the windows and describe what can beseen through them from the seats, while each pupil is sitting in one position. Asin all prol)ability objects ])eyond can be seen through several windows, each pupilshould decide which window affords him the most pleasing view. This view maybe roofs and chimneys, with a varied skyline silhouetted against bright clouds, orperhaps a tree and a fence with a field beyond. The class should be told to thinkof the view chosen as though it were painted on the glass. Each pupil shouldthen draw with pencil on his paper a rectangle which
Art . ld be directed to look at the windows and describe what can beseen through them from the seats, while each pupil is sitting in one position. Asin all prol)ability objects ])eyond can be seen through several windows, each pupilshould decide which window affords him the most pleasing view. This view maybe roofs and chimneys, with a varied skyline silhouetted against bright clouds, orperhaps a tree and a fence with a field beyond. The class should be told to thinkof the view chosen as though it were painted on the glass. Each pupil shouldthen draw with pencil on his paper a rectangle which is to inclose the view as seenthrough the window and leave a suitable margin all around. The pupils, having been cautioned not to move forward or change positionin any way, should begin by drawing the most prominent line in the view, proceed-ing from this to other important lines, leaving minor details to the last. If thereare trees, light lines may be drawn for the main branches in order to locate the. DRAWING FROM THE FIGURE / 395 masses of foliage. 11 there are buildings, their outlines should be drawn beforewindows or chimneys are placed. This will occupy one lesson preparatory to colouring, which may be done in alater lesson in the following way: COLOURING A WINDOW SKETCH The class should first prepare a sky wash according to the time of day at whichthe s>ketch is being painted. This wash should be applied first, brought downbelow the tree tops, and allowed to dry. The trees may be painted next, then what-ever shows in the foreground, and, finally, details, of which only the most importantshould be indicated. The rendering should be kept very simple throughout and rather flat in dry the main masses may be lightly outlined with dark colour, unless theyare already strongly defined. A firm line of dark colour should cover the pencilline inclosing the original oblong. When some of the pupils can see nothing but sky or tree tops from the seats,they may be allowed
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