Perspective, Vol. 1
Whether you specialize in drawing—even cartooning and animationùor prefer media such as acrylic, oil, pastel, or watercolor, a good knowledge of perspective is invaluable. It is the foundation of all great paintings and drawings, no matter what medium. Perspective shows you everything you need to know to make objects look three dimensional. Practice the methods of measuring and dividing areas proportionately; then learn how we perceive depth and distance, and how to render it correctly on...
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Whether you specialize in drawing—even cartooning and animationùor prefer media such as acrylic, oil, pastel, or watercolor, a good knowledge of perspective is invaluable. It is the foundation of all great paintings and drawings, no matter what medium. Perspective shows you everything you need to know to make objects look three dimensional. Practice the methods of measuring and dividing areas proportionately; then learn how we perceive depth and distance, and how to render it correctly on paper or canvas. You will learn the basics and beyond, covering concepts like foreshortening; cast shadows; reflections; and even one-, two-, and three-point perspective. And once you have a good grasp of the basics, it's easy to graduate to more complex and irregular forms. This comprehensive guide will show you how!
Introduction2Perspective ... How Does It Work?3Perspective TermsSubject5Picture Plane5Viewing Point and Angle and Elevation of View6Horizon Line7Vanishing Point8One-Point Perspective9Drawing a Cube in One-Point Perspective10Drawing the Inside11Exercises to Practice12Two-Point Perspective17Drawing a Box in Two-Point Perspective18Drawing the Inside19Exercises to Practice20MeasurementsMethods of Measuring25Proportions and Divisions25Dividing Areas27Finding the Peak and Pitch of a Roof30Three-Point Perspective32Drawing Ellipses34Foreshortening36Drawing People in Perspective38Changing Elevations40Casting Shadows in Perspective41Finding the Length of a Cast Shadow44Reflections in Perspective46Changing Planes and Directions48Perspective from a Plan Drawing50Exercise to Practice55Complex and Irregular Forms in Perspective56Exercises to Practice56Enhancing Depth by Shading and Texturing59Light, Atmosphere, and Moisture61Exercises to Practice63Conclusion64
