Fundamentals of Perspective Drawing
In this series of lessons we'll focus on the fundamentals of perspective drawing. Software required: Photoshop CS4 for project files.
What you'll learn
In this series of lessons we'll focus on the fundamentals of perspective drawing. First, we'll start out by learning some of the basic concepts and techniques that work together to create a sense of depth in an image. From there we'll discuss foreshortening and why objects look different when we look at them from different viewing angles. Next we'll learn about some of the basic tools used to construct a scene in linear perspective. Then we'll break down 3 different types of linear perspective and how to work with each. Finally, we'll discuss how to draw ellipses and cylinders in perspective. Using the techniques discussed here, you'll have a better understanding of how perspective works and be equipped with everything you need to create the illusion of depth in your drawings. Software required: Photoshop CS4 for project files.
Table of contents
- Basic Concepts of Perspective 5m
- Foreshortening Explained 8m
- Linear Perspective Explained 6m
- Working in a 1-point Perspective 12m
- Finding the Center of a Foreshortened Shape 7m
- Working in a 2-point Perspective 11m
- Working in a 3-point Perspective 10m
- Drawing Ellipses and Cylinders in Perspective 12m
- Mapping the Weapon's Body 11m
- Applying Grids to the Body 7m
- Mapping the Handle with Perspective Lines 12m
- Applying Grids to the Handle 11m
- Using Rough Linework to Define Shapes 11m
- Beveling Corners on the Body 11m
- Adding a Recession for the Magazine 11m
- Adding Rounded Corners to the Weapon 11m
- Drawing in the Weapon's Barrel 12m
- Adding Detail to the Magazine Recession 14m
- Beginning Details Above the Handle 11m
- Finishing Details Above the Handle 11m
- Detailing the Weapon's Sight 10m
- Beginning Details for the Weapon's Handle 11m
- Finishing Details for the Weapon's Handle 12m
- Beginning Refined Linework 10m
- Continuing Refined Linework 11m
- Refining Curved Linework 13m
- Finishing Curved Linework and Adding Details 13m
- Adding a Thick Outline and Value 12m
About the author
Eddie began teaching creative professionals over ten years ago for Digital Tutors. In 2014 Digital Tutors was acquired by Pluralsight and he continued his focus on creating high quality training for artists in both the film and games industries. With a background in graphic design and illustration Eddie has always been focused on visual appeal. This can be seen through his courses in which he shares secrets for achieving production level quality for concept art, illustrations, textures, mater... more