Art How to paint and draw - perspective.
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When creating a picture whether it be a painting or drawing, perspective can be hard thing to master but is a necessity to produce a good piece of work. Read on for some tips and pointers to remember when dealing with perspective while you create your piece of artwork.
Perspective
Perspective simply allows us to get a 3D effect onto a 2D piece of paper.
The idea is to consciously construct what we actually see making for a far more realistic artwork.
Vanishing Point - At sea or on flat land the vanishing point corresponds exactly to the horizon. In mountainous areas you will have to estimate a horizon or eye level line.
Perspective using one vanishing point addresses lines that are parallel
Perspective using two vanishing points enables us to make solid objects like boxes, houses etc.
Aerial perspective
Aerial perspective creates a sense of distance by using:
- Lighter colors
- Bluer color
- Smaller elements (eg houses, trees)
- Less detail
- Less clarity (out of focus)
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LIGHT AND VALUE
We see objects because light falls on them and the surface of the object reflects back.
We work out shape and volume and also temperature by the way shadow is cast.
Consistency is key.
Its important to :
- Determine where the light source is coming from and this must remain consistent in your painting or drawing. What we mean by this is the shadow must be on the same side for everything in your picture and the light must also fall the same way for everything in your picture.
- Remember also that the angle of shadows must remain consistent throughout the painting or drawing.
A THUMBNAIL SKETCH– is where you compose the picture, where you place the elements and where you decide what to put in and what to leave out.
A NOTAN SKETCH is where you work out the darks, mid tones and lights for your picture. This is particularly important with watercolor painting because of its transparency.
The shape of the thumbnail and notan sketches should be the same shape as the paper you will paint or draw on.
A ruled grid can also be useful.
I have another hub relating to perspective.
Here is a great you tube video to watch on the topic.
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Some other great hubs to read on watercolor are
Baby Steps to Beginning Watercolor Painting
Frank Clarke Watercolor Brushes
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