2 DRAWING AND PAINTING LAYERS

Copy your reference to draw your townscape onto the backscene in ever‑decreasing layers with a sharp pencil and a ruler. You will need to include every architectural feature: capping stones, keystones, corner stones, arches, barge boards, ridge tiles and gutter brackets. The reason for this is because they will be present on any low‑relief structures, so let’s get rid of any possible discrepancies by including them all on the backscene structures too. Remember that buildings were constructed with plumb lines and squares and should be represented as such. Even if they are understated and modest additions to a backscene, always keep them accurate and as fully detailed as possible. Pay particular attention to the window and door detail, keeping all the sizes correct, plotting everything into perspective or accurate parallel, whichever is applicable. include any decorative masonry, such as raised courses and carved stone work.