Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Tree Study 2
Here is another tree study. This one I am working on getting the feel of the tree, good form and 3-dimensionality to the trunk.
2 Point Perspective - with Multiple Buildings
There will only be one horizon line (eye level). All the buildings will meet at the same 2 convergence "X's" on the horizon line.
The green line is the horizon line. The red lines are for the foreground building. The blue lines are for the building in the background.
The green line is the horizon line. The red lines are for the foreground building. The blue lines are for the building in the background.
Monday, April 23, 2007
2 Point Perspective
Here is my version of 2-point perspective.
Step one. Identify the three main vertical lines of the building. I use a t-square ruler to make sure my lines are straight. The line in the center will be the longest. If you get the placement of these three lines on the paper....you've got it!
Step two: The green line through the center is considered the horizon line. This is your view (eye level) of the scene. When you connect the vertical lines, the green line should be in the center of the angled lines. The angled lines will eventually converge in a "X" through the green line. This convergence is usually off the paper as in this example.
I do not try to follow perspective perfectly. But the rules do need to be consistently followed - on every window, siding board and roof line.
The rule of thumb is if it looks right, then you've probably got it right!!!
Diane
Step one. Identify the three main vertical lines of the building. I use a t-square ruler to make sure my lines are straight. The line in the center will be the longest. If you get the placement of these three lines on the paper....you've got it!
Step two: The green line through the center is considered the horizon line. This is your view (eye level) of the scene. When you connect the vertical lines, the green line should be in the center of the angled lines. The angled lines will eventually converge in a "X" through the green line. This convergence is usually off the paper as in this example.
I do not try to follow perspective perfectly. But the rules do need to be consistently followed - on every window, siding board and roof line.
The rule of thumb is if it looks right, then you've probably got it right!!!
Diane
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Saturday Sketch Club
Well, I was bound and determined to do a full landscape drawing. We ended up going to a flower stand at the local Hy-Vee store! A watercolorist's candy store.
But I still managed to do a full scene instead of picking out just a flower to two. I also managed to forget the power of the sun, forgot sunscreen and got my first burn of the year!
A book I've been reading recommended using 500 Series Bristol Plate Finish paper and chisel-edged pencils for broad strokes. This allows quick sketches and value studies. So pretty gutsy on my part, I used the Plate paper.....and here is my result....
Diane
But I still managed to do a full scene instead of picking out just a flower to two. I also managed to forget the power of the sun, forgot sunscreen and got my first burn of the year!
A book I've been reading recommended using 500 Series Bristol Plate Finish paper and chisel-edged pencils for broad strokes. This allows quick sketches and value studies. So pretty gutsy on my part, I used the Plate paper.....and here is my result....
Diane
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
