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proceed to line-in the drawing, going over it with a definite 

 consistent line. If desirable, we may accent and bring out certain 

 parts of the tree stronger than others by darker or shade lines 

 and short strong markings called accents. These are especially 

 effective at the junction and underside of branches, and where 

 one wishes to give the object a nearer appearance. We 

 should be cautious in using them, however ; but lack of space 

 does not permit further di.scussion of the subject of accented 

 outlines. 



We should also allow the pupils to make short ten or fifteen 

 minute " time sketches " of trees. In these, it is the spirit and 

 general effect of the tree that we must strive for. Above all. we 

 must allow our little draughtsman to give his own interpretation 

 of the tree. A helpful suggestion as to proportion, etc., would 

 be in place, but we must allow his individuality to have as much 

 play as possible. 



The suggestions given on these pages are necessary for the 

 beginner. Some of them are hard facts; but it lies with the teacher 

 to develop the aesthetic and artistic qualities lying dormant in 

 the pupil, read}' to be moulded and started in the right direction. 



If you have confined the pupils to the flat copy, break away 

 from it ; allow them to create. Let them see the beautiful things 

 all about them. They will respond. Let them draw from nature 

 and still life. Train them to observe. 



The early summer days, just before school closes, with their 

 bright sunlight and strong shadows, make many subjects inter- 

 esting as light-and-shade drawings. Fall with its brilliant color- 

 ing gives us a chance to use the color-box, while the early winter 

 twilights will bring many an interesting silhouette before our 

 boys and girls, which next day during the drawing hour may be 

 carried out in pen and ink. 



The most successful teacher will be the one of S3mipathetic 

 nature whose love reaches out to the boys and girls, as well as 

 to all things beautiful. The most successful teacher will be the 

 one who endeavors to place the children where they may view 

 natiire sympathetically and with the most intimate relationship. 



