In this lesson, Erik Olson will show you how to use the cone of vision to avoid distortion and establish the picture frame in your perspective drawings. Then, you will learn how to plot cubes in perspective using an orthographic view. You will also watch Erik analyze the use of perspective in a painting by master painter Pieter De Hooch.
This lesson belongs to the course Perspective I. In this 12-week course, master draftsperson Erik Olson will guide you through the foundations of linear perspective. You will learn how to measure, plot, and problem solve using the principles of perspective. Then, Erik will teach you how to interpret perspective from photography and masterworks. You will explore how the Old Masters utilized perspective as a tool for visual communication. After completing this course, you will build a solid understanding of perspective that allows you to draft complex scenes and objects.
Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.
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