Part 12 (1/2)

[Illustration: ”TAKE CARE” (W B BAIRD)

(_Royal Academy, 1891_)]

FOOTNOTE:

[24] There seems but one rule of criticism in this connection If a book illustration coe, the process is blaraph may have been quite unsuitable for the process e four exa from life, by students at Victoria Street, fresh fro as tentative work The object has been to test their powers and _adaptability for line work_; avoiding outline in the experiment as much as possible

Nos 1, 3, and 4, it will be observed, evade backgrounds altogether--the too ready solution of a difficult probles were made direct fro as an experis, &c, will appear in future editions of this book

[Illustration: No XLI

”_Spanish Woman_” A Study from Life

By INA BIDDER

This is a clever sketch with pen and ink and brush, and draith a bold free hand, reproduced on an (untouched) process block It shows originality of treate on the part of the student; also the value of great reduction to give strength and effect

(Size of drawing, 16 11-1/2 in)]

[Illustration: No XLII

”_Sketch from Life_,” by ESTELLE D'AVIGDOR

This student was the winner in a prize competition lately in _The Studio_ She has undoubted ability, but not clearly in the direction of line drawing After considerable success in painting, this student writes: ”I still find the pen a difficult instrument to wield”

In this sketch we see the influence of Aubrey Beardsley and others of the dense-black, reckless school of , 10 6-3/4 in) Zinc process]

[Illustration: No XLIII

_Sketch fro is interesting for colour, especially in the hair; it would have been better modelled if drawn first in pencil or chalk

This student has an obvious aptitude for line work; the touch is very good for a beginner

(Size of drawing, 10-1/2 8 in) Zinc process]

[Illustration: No XLIV

_Bough of Common Furze_, by WILLIAM FRENCH