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Week 3: Establishing The Cone of Vision and Picture Frame with Erik Olson

Week 3: Establishing The Cone of Vision and Picture Frame
Perspective for Artists Develop an understanding of the cone of vision to avoid distortions in your drawings

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Instructor
Erik Olson
Subjects
Drawing
Topics
Environment Illustration, Perspective
Mediums
Colored Pencil, Pencil
Duration
4h 9m 22s

In week three, instructor 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.

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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