Perspective (Artist's Library series #13)

The knowledge of perspective is invaluable to the serious artist and it is the foundation of all good paintings and drawings no matter what medium This book covers it all in practical terms how we perceive depth and distance how perspective works and how to render it correctly on a two dimensional paper or canvas Book jacket Whether you specialize in drawing even cartooning and animation or 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 Whether you specialize in drawing even 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 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 Whether you specialize i