plate no. 6628
Ravello II
M.C. Escher, 1923
some experience helpful
This artwork provides practice in creating depth through line work and shading. Students will develop skills in hatching, cross-hatching, and stippling to represent form and texture.
technical profile
palette complexity
1
brushwork visibility
5
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
2
study guide
est. 10 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition of the landscape, including the terraces, buildings, and major tree groupings.
- step 02
Define the main lines of the terraces and buildings with a fine-tipped pen.
- step 03
Begin adding details to the buildings, such as windows and architectural features.
- step 04
Use hatching and cross-hatching to create shadows and define the forms of the terraces.
- step 05
Add details to the trees, using stippling or short, curved lines to represent foliage.
- step 06
Vary the density of the lines to create different values and textures.
- step 07
Refine the linework and add final details to enhance the overall composition.
- step 08
Add a light wash of diluted ink or watercolor to enhance the tonal values (optional).
color palette
primary · black · white
secondary ·
This artwork primarily uses black and white. Varying the density of lines creates different shades of gray.
techniques
- ·hatching
- ·cross-hatching
- ·stippling
- ·linear perspective
- ·value gradation
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the linework, resulting in a muddy or cluttered appearance.
- →Failing to create sufficient contrast between light and shadow.
- →Inconsistent line weight, which can flatten the image.
- →Ignoring the perspective, leading to distorted forms.
materials
surface · Smooth drawing paper
required
- ·Fine-tipped drawing pens (various sizes)
- ·Graphite pencils (HB)
- ·Eraser
- ·Ruler
- ·Drawing paper (smooth surface)
- ·Tracing paper
optional
- ·Ink
- ·Watercolor
- ·Brushes
Use archival quality pens and paper to ensure the longevity of the artwork.
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