Perspective

by Powell, William F.

• ISBN13: 9780929261133
• ISBN10: 0929261135
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1989-01-01
• Publisher: HACHETTE

Summary

Whether you specialize in drawingueven cartooning and animationuor 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.Perspectiveshows 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, itAEs easy to graduate to more complex and irregular forms. This comprehensive guide will show you how!

Author Biography

William F. Powell is an internationally recognized artist and one of America's foremost colorists. A native of Huntington, West Virginia, Bill studied at the Art Student's Career School in New York; Harrow Technical College in Harrow, England; and the Louvre Free School of Art in Paris, France. His experience as an art instructor includes oil, watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, and pastel-with subjects ranging from landscapes to portraits and wildlife. Additionally, Bill conducts painting workshops and produces instructional videos that employ unique methods of in-depth presentation and demonstration. Bill holds awards for his technical art, which has been used for major projects, such as space programs and environmental studies. He lives in Temecula, CA.

Table of Contents

Introduction	2	(3)
Perspective...How Does It Work?	3	(6)
Perspective Terms
Subject	5	(1)
Picture Plane	5	(1)
Viewing Point and Angle and Elevation of View	6	(1)
Horizon Line	7	(1)
Vanishing Point	8	(1)
One-Point Perspective	9	(8)
Drawing a Cube in One-Point Perspective	10	(1)
Drawing the Inside	11	(1)
Exercises to Practice	12	(5)
Two-Point Perspective	17	(15)
Drawing a Box in Two-Point Perspective	18	(1)
Drawing the Inside	19	(1)
Exercises to Practice	20	(5)
Measurements
Methods of Measuring	25	(1)
Proportions and Divisions	25	(2)
Dividing Areas	27	(3)
Finding the Peak and Pitch of a Roof	30	(2)
Three-Point Perspective	32	(2)
Drawing Ellipses	34	(2)
Foreshortening	36	(2)
Drawing People In Perspective	38	(3)
Changing Elevations	40	(1)
Casting Shadows In Perspective	41	(5)
Finding the Length of a Cast Shadow	44	(2)
Reflections In Perspective	46	(2)
Changing Planes and Directions	48	(2)
Perspective From A Plan Drawing	50	(6)
Exercise to Practice	55	(1)
Complex and Irregular Forms In Perspective	56	(3)
Exercises to Practice	56	(3)
Enhancing Depth By Shading and Texturing	59	(5)
Light, Atmosphere, and Moisture	61	(2)
Exercises to Practice	63	(1)
Conclusion	64