One
and Two Point
Perspective
Most drawings
are structured on one or both
of
these
two basic principles.
Perspective
Measurements
Simple
measurements that
determine size
relationships
between
various
elements in a
drawing
(including
space), quickly
& easily in
perspective.
No more
guessing for
hours.
Ellipses
Ellipses
(circles in perspective)
are essential
to
know and understand in
all drawing as they
are
everywhere.
Inclined
Planes &
Auxiliary
Vanishing Points
Most surfaces
(planes)
we draw are parallel
or
perpendicular
to the
ground. We
use auxiliary
vanishing
points to draw
the other more
challenging
surfaces.
Three
Point Perspective
Usually used to draw
extreme up or down views.
Very
often applied in
animation,
cartooning and
graphic
novels for dramatic
effect.
Beginner
Structural
Drawing
Every object
in your drawing has
structure, and
understanding
that structure in
perspective will
greatly
enhance
your ability to draw
the object
quickly,
accurately &
confidently.
Forms
In
Nature
Even trees,
clouds and rocks have
structure.
Knowing
the "perspective"
of a tree
will give you
the
ability
to easily draw
the tree, and
from any
angle (viewpoint)
you choose.
Intersecting
Planes
We learn
how to properly construct
intersecting
planes by
drawing many different types
of roof
tops.
Knowing
how to correctly draw
these
intersecting
surfaces is
essential in drawing
architecture,
but is also
necessary in
most
everything
else we draw.
Architectural
Interior
We analyze and draw
a 1-point perspective
room
interior that
you choose, real or
fantasy.
We'll learn
how to arrange
& design your
room
to sell it
visually for the
viewer. A
terrific
show-
case drawing
for Interior Designers
&
Architects.
Architectural
Exterior
We
draw Victorian
building
exteriors
(from
models).
A great
portfolio
piece,
especially for
Architects.
.
Intermediate
Program 102
.
Composition
In every drawing
we create, we compose a
view
of what we want the viewer of
our drawing
to see.
Understanding the "rules" of composition
will help us greatly
with constructing an effective
and visually
pleasing drawing.
Shadows
Of course, shadows
are
everywhere, but
many
artists
avoid drawing
shadows because they
don't
know how to.
Adding technically
correct
shadows
to your drawing
gives it
immediate
credibility
and life.
Reflections
We will
understand how
reflections work, and
how
to construct
them.
Reflective surfaces
are
all
around us and now
you can include
reflections
from mirrors,
metal,
ice or water
in
your
drawings.
Spiral
Staircase
This is a great
portfolio piece. A precisely
drawn
spiral
staircase immediately shows your
artistic
abilities to a
prospective client, employer
or art
school.
Drawing
From
A Plan
By using a floor plan
& side elevation, we
can
draw
a place or object
accurately in three-
dimensional
perspective.
These "technical
drawings"
serve many
purposes for
architects,
interior
designers,
engineers and
planners.
Intermediate
Structural
Drawing
Every object in
your drawing has structure,
and
understanding
that structure in
perspective will
greatly
enhance
your ability to draw
the object
quickly,
accurately &
confidently.
Architectural
Interior
We analyze and draw a 2-point
perspective
room
interior that
you choose, real or
fantasy.
We'll
learn how to
arrange & design
your room to
sell it
visually for the
viewer. A
terrific
showcase
drawing for
Interior Designers
&
Architects.
Actual
Architectural
Interior
We
go
to and draw an
actual grand architectural
interior
(very
accessible in
Toronto).
A great
portfolio
piece, especially
for Architects.
Actual
Architectural
Exterior
We
also
draw an actual exciting
architectural
exterior
(drawn
from the comfort
of indoors).
This
would also be
a great
highlight in a
portfolio.
“Through simple
perspective
principles,
you will
draw structurally complex
objects
easily.”
“You
will under-
stand how the viewer of
your
drawing plays
an
important
role in
how
you will
execute
your
composition.”
“You
will see how
your
cone of vision affects
your
drawing.”
. “You'll learn to
apply
line quality
and
all the rest
of the essential
skills artists
should know,
to
create accurate
and pleasing perspective
& structural drawings.”