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Currently learning figure drawing. Goals: draw and post every day :)
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You mesure the cone of vision from the station point. A 60 degree cone of vision is a 60 degree angle (30 degrees on each side) that you extend to the horizon line. Using the center vanishing point (CVP) draw a circle which will be your cone of vision. I drew an example of a 60 degree cone of vision, but it’s basically the same thing for a 90 degree one (it’s just a 90 degree from the station point, 45 degrees on each side). Hope this helps!
@andypandi
3yr
Does this mean that a 50º COV has 25 on each side?
@andypandi
Hey, quick question about this page from Scott Robertson's book, what exactly tells you it is a 60° or 90° Cone of Vision? Like, I understand the concept, but when doing it on paper, how do I determine the degree?
Gannon Beck
Mileage may vary with this advice, but I like doing comics as projects to get better at just about everything. A comic book page offers up challenge after challenge to solve. As you solve those problems, you will level up--page by page, and panel by panel. I've seen storyboard artists recommend this, as well as animators. I make t-shirts for a living, but making comics is where I find I improve the most. If you want to improve on perspective, get a script that has cities, interiors, and vehicles. That will through you into the deep end of the pool. The other part is what you're already doing, which is studying theory. I think Marshall's perspective videos are great. I bought them years ago and they helped me tremendously. Ditto on Scott Robertson's book.
@andypandi
3yr
Actually, that sounds like a great idea! That way, instead of drawing random boxes, I'll practice drawing things in a seemingly 3D space. Plus, it sounds like fun! I could make my own version of scenes from movies, comics or books. Thanks!
Jose
I suggest to draw in the station point. It will help you place the vanishing points and Cone of Vision properly instead of just guessing them. I find it difficult to explain without showing you. If you have Scott Robertson's book "How to Draw" I suggest to look at page 24-25 specifically. Also about that table, the book "Framed Perspective Vol.1" page 56 shows how to construct a table. hope this helps.
@andypandi
3yr
Thanks. I've read Scott's book, but wasn't sure how to study all this stuff. Do you recommend always drawing the SP for my perspective practices?
James Doane
Looks like you have the right idea. Your vanishing points seem too close together which is causing distortion, but this is a good way to practice perspective.
@andypandi
3yr
Thanks, I'll try to make them more separate.
Steve Lenze
Take a picture of a building that's in one point perspective, Then draw it in two, three point perspective. Then draw un up view, then a down shot, etc. This is a good way to gain control of perspective :)
@andypandi
3yr
Thanks!
@andypandi
Is this a good way to practice perspective? I tried to construct a table with a vase in the center. The extended lines are the corrections.
Vincentius Sesarius
Can you show us some example of your work or studies on perspective? It's easier and more accurate for us to give advice, if you could provide some things you done.
@andypandi
3yr
Sure, I made these yesterday. I tried to make a table with a vase on top, right on the center. The extended lines are the corrections. My attempt was freehand. (I also made a different post)
@andypandi
I like that you're emulating the way Proko does gestures. The only thing I want to point out is that in the second pose your drawing is more inclined than the reference, this results in an unbalanced pose. Try to draw a straight line to compare how inclined it should be, the chest is too low and the weight of the arms would make you fall. Another good trick to know how much to exaggerate a pose is by doing the pose yourself. Good luck :)
Anubhav Saini
Thank you very much
@andypandi
I haven't posted much here lately, but it's because I've been working on learning perspective. I'm watching Marshall Vandruff's videos (Perspective Drawing Series), but I was wondering what should I do to practice these things instead of just watching. Thanks.
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