Helmi Sjöstrand maalaamassa taulua ulkona
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This sketch shows a woman sitting outside, painting on an easel. She wears a long dress and a tall hat with a bow. Behind her is a simple wooden fence, and her brush moves quickly over the canvas. The drawing is loose and sketchy, with light pencil lines. It looks like the artist was working fast, maybe to capture the moment. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build up shading with lines.
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