Birdham Mill, Sussex
1933
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1933
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a small wooden mill sitting on stilts over water. A fence made of wooden slats runs along the shore, and the ground is covered in snow. The building has two doors, a few small windows, and a slanted roof. The artist used loose, quick lines to suggest texture—notice how the snow and fence look almost scratched in. This style makes the scene feel rough but alive. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
