The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-07

Those whose ambition il is % embrace dec
orative art or designing as their profession
cannot too fully appreciate what q valuabls
possession they viii find IN wel-stocked
portfolio Of carefully executed studies OF foN-
ors from nature. Some, now living IN tho
country, may perhaps contemplate such 4
career as a future possibility, and are look
ing forward impatieutly 20 the day when
they will be able 10 gain the requisite techn-
cal training IN this or that city school. NOT 10
the leastreaizng that their period ~ waiting
which seems now like 80 much lost time, may
prove O. them Of almost incalculable value in
the future if they will Onlyspend u IN making
rs many studies as possible of the aowers
fruit and foliage growing SO abundantly al
around their homes. Later N they attain
their end. they will find that IN the press OF
work il will be difficult q find leisure 90 mako
such studies and probably still more difficult
To- procure the subjects which generally seem
10 be out Of season Just when they are
needed. while No all times dwellers ln
CITY labor under a disadvantage. for it il
next 10 impossible for them 20 get tie mors
fragile blossoms IN a sufficiently fresa oondl-
ton 20 show their real beauty. Now. then "a
your chance 20 set % work. and think well
before you allow this 20 be numbered among
the lost and ever-tO- be-regretted opportun-
ties # your life Rather. start a. once, this
very month when trees and plants are bn-s-
ing into bloom about you. and the orchards,
particularly, ara unsurpassed IN their heeting
lOyeliness Above all. be thorough, prae-
teal and systematic IN your work.
Thore are two methods Of making these
studies. which are both 20 be recommended
and each has It's particular advantages. Either
or both may DO followed according 20 the
taste of tho artist One way by which Is Is
easy to preserve good clear firm drawing is
20 outline the study with poncli and b. wash
in the tints broadly with water-coior lt IL
best TO almost invariably copy the subject tie
exact size OK nature and 20 be careful o. rep.
resent the entire gro 18th, with leaves and
flowers III NIL stages of development, from bud
20 withersd decay Remember that you
arc working for future guidance. whea tie
original will not be at hand % refer 70.
therefore. put in every detail with the utmost
accuracy which can possibly be OF use ,0 Fon
For these studies. manila paper. which jay
be purchased at q few cents yard. VII -
found capable Of good effect. while at TO
same time possessing tho advantage Of cheap
ness. Chinese white may be- used where t s
necessary 10 represent white or very iflI
flowers, for, although IN a finished painting
water colors should be kept entirely trans
parent IN this instance the use OF boc' coor
is quite permissible, tho object being il axe
note 80 - speak, OF the tlnilng rs NlcAy
aud truthfully as possible.
Where the aim Is 10 give rapidly Az efeci'e
idea Of hgnt shade and Color. rather tHfl A'i-
icacy and precision Of drawing. Il IS better ~
make studies in oils Paint broadly when Aisi
sketching in massing the subject 40 much
as possible. and touching IN tho dett' i|
at the last. These sketches may 10
made IN academy board or better stu. NILE
board, for then Won arc saved the if0aHs
Of painting a background. The milltoaIl
should 80 sized which you can easily doy1li'
self Buy lump of common SIZE, met % ID
little boiling water and apply 10 wlth d var
nish brush. Eastwood panels are a4so ~
inexpensive and arc sold ready prepared ~
painting For those who contemplate u'ii-
their studies rs subjects for design 70 Is .n,
perstiye that the drawing should DO clear ana
definite 10 detail. One point shodl lo- 40
forgotten. each study should DO marked VIZ
the name Of tue flower, the date y Was l--''
and the locality.
For those whose future hopes he 10 t-e a.'
rection of illustration work N pen ana .-A,
for books or magazines Il practical bran =
art in viii h J find that many Il My eteei =
are interested q slightly different method *
working should be followed. Tho sipulss
need not necessarily be- lite-sizo. They shol. !
be made on bristol-board Of on drawing payer
with very smooth surface with liquid moe
ink. Ii is great mistake o try 70 WORK W.
too hne pen. Use Spencerian, No i' .',
where possible. a stub pom, IN order toac u' Il
freedom and boldness in your WORK. onaDg
broadly with parallel lines, aiming for xxx,
and strength. with good contrast Oh "s-'
and shade. -Iadies' Home Journal