Backgrounds General Principles
Always commence the portrait by putting in the background. Among the four different methods which I have given, the student can make his own selection. For myself, I prefer the last two mentioned. There can be no definite rule given for the ligh... Backgrounds General Principles
Always commence the portrait by putting in the background. Among the four different methods which I have given, the student can make his own selection. For myself, I prefer the last two mentioned. There can be no definite rule given for the ligh... Black
In transparent color this has more the effect of a dark gray than a brilliant black, such as is produced with body colors. When you want a very dark black, it is better to use a little India ink with it. It is used in the skies of landscapes when ... Black
In transparent color this has more the effect of a dark gray than a brilliant black, such as is produced with body colors. When you want a very dark black, it is better to use a little India ink with it. It is used in the skies of landscapes when ... Blue
This is another of the primary colors and a very essential one, it being the nearest allied to shade, and although not shade itself, no shadows can be produced without it. We will find it, therefore, mingling with all the shades of nature between ... Blue
This is another of the primary colors and a very essential one, it being the nearest allied to shade, and although not shade itself, no shadows can be produced without it. We will find it, therefore, mingling with all the shades of nature between ... Bromide Crayons
In the bromide enlargement, while the paper has to undergo all the different manipulations of development, fixing and washing, that the platinum and silver enlargements do, yet the gelatin is not removed, and, when dry, remains as a strong sizing ... Bromide Crayons
In the bromide enlargement, while the paper has to undergo all the different manipulations of development, fixing and washing, that the platinum and silver enlargements do, yet the gelatin is not removed, and, when dry, remains as a strong sizing ... Brown
This color is used in all the shadows. In landscapes, in some instances, it serves for use in the middle distance and foreground; the light places should be retouched with yellow or gold. It is also used for tree trunks, fences, and the like. In p... Brown
This color is used in all the shadows. In landscapes, in some instances, it serves for use in the middle distance and foreground; the light places should be retouched with yellow or gold. It is also used for tree trunks, fences, and the like. In p... Colors
Transparent water colors are put up in boxes containing nine colors, and as you reduce them in the proportion of one part of color to eight of water, a single box will last a long time. They can be bought of almost any dealer in artist's materials... Colors
Transparent water colors are put up in boxes containing nine colors, and as you reduce them in the proportion of one part of color to eight of water, a single box will last a long time. They can be bought of almost any dealer in artist's materials... Conclusion
While it is thought that all essential instructions on the topics treated of have been given in the foregoing pages, and that if faithfully followed they will lead the pupil to attain satisfactory results, it is hoped that my readers who have acco... Crayon Materials
The following materials will be found necessary for crayon work: A good photographic enlargement, Easel, Mahl stick, Three inch magnifying glass, Square black Conte crayon, Nos. 1, 2 and 3, Charcoal holder for the same... Crayon Materials
The following materials will be found necessary for crayon work: A good photographic enlargement, Easel, Mahl stick, Three inch magnifying glass, Square black Conte crayon, Nos. 1, 2 and 3, Charcoal holder for the same...

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Second Method Of Making The Background Line Effect Materials The Method Violet Violet Transparent Liquid Water Colors For Coloring Photographs Transparent Liquid Water Colors For Coloring Photographs