Light and Shade in Charcoal, Pencil and Brush Drawing

The lightest part is not, as is commonly stated, the part which receives the most light, that is, the part at right angles to the direction of the light, but is the part which is situated so as to reflect the light most directly to the eye.

Among these the works of Sir Joshua Reynolds

ciples, and must also show how students may be led to see, think, and work independently.
The books “Free-Hand Drawing,” “mechanical Drawing,” and “Color Study” form a necessary part of the National Drawing Course, as they contain the lessons in these different subjects which are to be given according to the order specified in the teacher’s “Outlines of Lessons.” “Light and Shade” contains no lessons or other work called for in the plan of study of the present system, for it is not considered wise to attempt light and shade in the public schools until pupils have gained more ability in free-hand drawing than they now generally acquire below the high school. In presenting, in the “Outlines of Lessons,”

principles, and must also show how students may be led to see, think, and work independently.
The books “Free-Hand Drawing,” “mechanical Drawing,” and “Color Study” form a necessary part of the National Drawing Course, as they contain the lessons in these different subjects which are to be given according to the order specified in the teacher’s “Outlines of Lessons.” “Light and Shade” contains no lessons or other work called for in the plan of study of the present system, for it is not considered wise to attempt light and shade in the public schools until pupils have gained more ability in free-hand drawing than they now generally acquire below the high school. In presenting, in the “Outlines of Lessons,”

The nearer any element in the light is to the shadow element, the farther from the eye it reflects the light

Those who wish to go more deeply into theories and principles will find many interesting books. Among these the works of Sir Joshua Reynolds