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LIGHTING Adding stripes and dashes of color with a THE STRUCTURE OF COSTUME
thicker pen brings out the glossy sheen and
W h e n visiting museums, be prepared for low sculptural rigidity of this dress, which would
lighting, which can make it hard t o see and draw. have been worn over a whalebone corset.
small reading light designed t o clip onto a
A
book can help if attached t o your drawing board.

In small drawings such as
these, use thick pens to
color entire sections with
a few marks, as I did here
down the side of the bodice.

The light, frilly bulk of
this crinoline dress is

propelled forward

with fleets of quick

lines. pinching its

gathers and sways

that are hiding a

horsehair bustle.