Painting textiles No 1
structure of the folds.
Gauzes are either thin linen or diaphanous silk in pliability and should be lightly drawn
accordingly. A soft shawl will follow a contour while a starched gauze will resist. Below is a
starched gauze over a linen dress.
Before you begin drawing a garment observe the broadest and narrowest folds. The complicated
folds should be simplified at the drawing stage.
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