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Introduction to Drawing in Perspective

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Overview

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Want to learn how to draw in perspective?

This class is perfect for beginning artists and illustrators, with easy to pick up tips for creating dynamic sketches that harness the power of perspective. 

I'll cover:

  • Vanishing points and horizon lines
  • How to compose a perspective sketch
  • Best practices for finding inspiration
  • What to keep in kind while shading 
  • How to use fading and layering in your sketches 

Perspective is an integral part of any artist’s tool kit and the ability to draw scenes from unique vantage points is key to creating great art. 

I’m an illustrator and artist who works with ink to create drawings that make you feel like you’re “there”: right in the drawing, looking out at majestic scenes and fantastical landscapes. And perspective is the building block all my drawings spring from. 

So sit down with your pencil and paper (no fancy equipment needed) and let’s get sketching!

 

 

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Before you Sketch
  • Finding Inspiration
  • Vanishing Points: Foundations of Perspective
  • Composing a Perspective Sketch
  • Filling in Focal Points
  • Filling the Scene
  • Layering your Sketch
  • Details in Perspective
  • The Importance of Shading
  • Taking Stock
  • Looking Back

Taught by

Sam Gillett

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