The elements of art; a manual for the amateur, and basis of study for the professional artist (1848)
Chapman, J. G. (John Gadsby), 1808-1889, Chapman, J. G. (John Gadsby), 1808-1889. American drawing book · London, D. Bogue · leaf 23
m, and well-defined line be urged. “ Think before you draw,” is as important a maxim as “ Think before you speak.” Determine well the pomt of beginning and termination, the direction and form of every line, before you touch your paper. Aow is the time to school your hand to this habit j which, when… … touches, as if in search of the true line, betrays weakness and indecision — besides, produces a painful display of the labor the work has cost. The ease apparent in the sketch of a master- hand, that is so captivating, is the result of absence of any appearance of hesitation or doubL If any were…
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