plate no. 6844
Chemineau Assis
Theophile Steinlen, 1913
some experience helpful
Recreating this drawing will help students develop skills in hatching, cross-hatching, and creating tonal values with a single color. It also provides practice in depicting figures in a landscape setting.
technical profile
palette complexity
1
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 6 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the figure and landscape elements.
- step 02
Begin adding darker values to the figure's clothing and face, using hatching and cross-hatching to build up tone.
- step 03
Develop the background landscape, using similar techniques to create depth and texture in the trees and ground.
- step 04
Pay close attention to the direction of the hatching lines to suggest form and light.
- step 05
Add details to the figure's face, hands, and clothing, refining the shapes and values.
- step 06
Strengthen the darkest areas to create contrast and visual interest.
- step 07
Add the small figure in the lower part of the drawing.
- step 08
Make final adjustments to the values and details to complete the drawing.
color palette
primary · sepia · white
secondary ·
Vary the pressure and density of your strokes to create different shades of sepia.
techniques
- ·Hatching
- ·Cross-hatching
- ·Value shading
- ·Line weight variation
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the drawing and losing the freshness of the lines.
- →Not varying the pressure of the pencil to create different values.
- →Ignoring the direction of the hatching lines, which can affect the form.
- →Failing to establish a clear light source.
materials
surface · Drawing paper
required
- ·Sketchbook or drawing paper
- ·Sepia colored pencil
- ·Graphite pencil (2B or 4B)
- ·Eraser
- ·Pencil sharpener
- ·Blending stump
optional
- ·Kneaded eraser
- ·Ruler
Choose a drawing paper with a slightly textured surface to enhance the hatching and cross-hatching effects.
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