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parts are, therefore, not distinctly seen. The person or picture to be copied + the picture on the Easel should, if possible, appear exactly, or nearly of the same size. This is accomplished by means of a large but weak magnifying lens, (7, 8 or 9 inches diameter, + 48 inches focus), fixed on a stand to slide up + down, for the facility of adjustment, and placed at a suitable distance between the Painter + his sitter or picture. This device has the further advantage, especially in the case of copying your own study from the life, that it divests the study, in a great degree, of its appearance as a picture, making it look more like a real head, + therefore more agreable to be imitated.

Drapery.
Drapery should always be studied from nature, either on the living figure, or the Manakin, or Plaster cast. With an amiable frankness Mr. West, on one occasion, invited my attention to an Historical picture on his Easel; + pointed out those portions of the Drapery which had been studied from the Lay-figure, + made me notice the inferiority of those [[strikethrough]] parts [[/strikethrough]] portion which which he devised to connect his detached Studies. He also explained in what manner he studied flying or floating drapery. This he [[strikethrough]] accompliped [[/strikethrough]] accomplished by throwing his Drapery either on the bare floor, or over the prostrate Lay figure, or some bulky object, until he saw the folds lake the form + direction he desired, regulating his choice by his previous observations on the sleeting form in nature, by which he was enabled to make the necessary variations.

Colours under Water.
Violet de Mars, after being under water several days absorbs the water + seems unfit for use. Rub it with the Palette Knife + most of the water will separate from it, + may be blown or shaken off-then add the merest trifle of Megelp, + the colour is restored to its desired texture. It is best, however, to employ the fresh ground colour. This mode of treatment may be employed with other pigments, even Yellow Oker, or Raw Umber, and