Jersey Hills

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet village at dusk. A few small houses huddle together, their rooftops dusted with snow. Bare trees stand around them, and a lone figure walks near the left edge, wrapped in a dark coat. The sky is a soft gray, with faint hills in the distance. The artist used a rough, textured line—almost like scratching into the paper—which gives the whole scene a gritty feel. It’s not smooth or polished, but it works to show the cold, still air. Next, look up color drypoint with sandpaper to see how this technique creates such a unique look.