Sunday, May 11, 2008

Trust Your Own Eyes When Painting And Drawing Perspectives

By Michael Dale

When you want to learn about perspectives you will find hundreds of art books to show you how...

They are an important guide that helps an artist master the skills of producing art that looks realistic. You will be shown how to draw and paint using horizon lines, vanishing points, viewing points and a whole lot more.

With full knowledge of how to create realistic 2-dimensional drawings, an artist soon gains confidence that they can create lifelike paintings...

* Your picture seems to have depth and substance even if it has been produced as a flat image

* Mood and atmosphere is captured by your pencil drawing

* The subject of your portrait painting appears as if you could touch their face and feel their breath on your hand

Yet, for an art beginner, perspective drawing can seem to be a mystery.

Even top professional artists are guilty of relying upon perspective rules too much. The best of illustrators can find that the paintings they produce look artificial...

* Objects appear to be distorted

* The resulting image gives no more than a sense of flatness

The key to understanding perspectives as an artist is that the viewpoint is your own. You have a unique view of life.

You see the world differently from the person standing next to you. Here are some of the reasons why...

* Physical differences... You could be shorter or taller

* Your eyesight will be different... You could be short-sighted while your neighbor is long-sighted

* Although your color vision might be perfect... Other people could be effectively color blind

When you have a passion for the art subject your interest levels will be high. Your emotional response will result in you producing better quality drawings and paintings. Your artwork will be inspired.

Knowing that you see the world differently gives you an advantage. You can justify your artistic vision. Whatever an art critic might say about your paintings and drawings... You know your art is your own view of reality...

Enjoy your drawing and painting... "Art is your own perspective on life"

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