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Need help with the perspective
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theunraveler
Hi all, I envision 3 rectangular recess into the wall and having these 3 statues in it but am worried the perspective might not be accurate
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Steve Lenze
Hey theunraveler, This is a very complex image, so I get why you are wondering about the perspective before you go too far. I checked your perspective and its correct. The thing is, it's kind of boring and flat. I did a sketch to show you some of the things I would do to add more dimension and interest. Your perspective is telling us that we are looking up at the statures in the cove, so I would push the feeling by making the pillars get smaller as they are moving up and away from us. I don't know if you are using reference for this, but this is what I would do. I also made a few other notes that I hope you find helpful :)
theunraveler
Thank you very much, that was very enlightening..great to know my perspective is on the right track....at least i got something down lol thanks for ur time!
Jason Horvath
Finish it ? I showed a friend of mine this sketch and we can see the lines visually . Do a finished piece .
theunraveler
Definitely....will need to spend more time on it first
Izak van Langevelde
It is hard to eyeball it, so either you carefully construct the vanishing point for each recess, or you model this in a 3d program like blender.
theunraveler
Thanks, I am avoiding Blender for now....I want to do this as a pure 2d work to practice perspective. As long as it looks somewhat believable I guess its ok
Jason Horvath
I been drawing a long time. I looked at your drawing. I can see a vanishing point in the center of the alter. these lines are correct. One point perspective view. I can see the perspective lines. Its a great start keep practicing. if you have an ipad and have procreate,the app has a built in perspective section. I also like another apple app called trace pholio Morpholio trace. The app is used by artists and architects. What I like about the app is you can take a picture of what you would like to draw and it will show you the exact perspective. I also recommend drawing a lot when you can and become familiar in seeing the perspective lines. also look around and notice vanishing points in life and your surrounding environment. ArtistJay
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