Drawing Basics
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How Perspective Works
Intuitive Perspective
Values
Bonus Content
In this level 2 demo, I'll show you how to construct heads with accurate perspective and well defined 3D forms. I'll start by identifying the simple box of the head's orientation. This box serves as a map that guides us to align the smaller forms to the angles of the 3 axes, ensuring a more lifelike and dimensional portrait.
Newest
Nikita
12d
Quinton Larrimore
15d
My first attempt at level 2. I made a ton of proportions (and a few anatomy) mistakes here, I don't think I accurately captured the likeness of the reference (photo #13), but I think it looks cohesive and believable enough at a glance. I'll try another one and see how it goes.
Nikita
17d
Natasha Johnson
19d
I wanted to do this for myself . I tried to see with the lines of the box in mind as this is a new concept for me . Any feedback welcome . Oh im level 1 .
Natasha Johnson
21d
I followed along , i only had confidence because Stan did it . Im level 1 , and it was good to do as he pointed out angles and lines i didn’t see . It looks great but unfortunately not because of me . But I’ll get there , its a time thing .
Xana Mendonca
29d
First attempt. Had to follow along to know what I had to do first. Will do a couple more by myself.
any feedback is appreciated.
@osa
3mo
This was challenging but, really fun! Please let me know what you think. I think I lost some structure as I added details but, I still like the end product.
Quinton Larrimore
15d
Looks amazing!
Jack H
3mo
I think I'm slowly getting the hang of this, but each drawing takes so long. But I'm quite happy with the boxes and I now have a better understanding of how to use the angles of the boxes to support the drawing of the head.
Tony Zhang
5mo
One more Stan.
Tony Zhang
5mo
Hey now I can construct a head (sort of) in perspective and out of imagination!
Tony Zhang
5mo
Marshall from a Draftsman podcast episode.
Tony Zhang
5mo
Let’s see how long this project can still keep me…
Tony Zhang
5mo
one more.
Tony Zhang
5mo
One more.
Tony Zhang
5mo
2 more.
Tony Zhang
5mo
And a few more.
Tony Zhang
5mo
Just a few more.
Tony Zhang
5mo
Attempt 1 after watching the demo.
Nose Feratu
6mo
No, scratch that. 19.
Nose Feratu
6mo
I did 18. Only eyeballing, no measuring. Managed to decrease the time from 45-50 to 25-30 minutes. Still have almost no idea what I'm doing.
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6mo
I think you're grasping a little more than you're giving yourself credit for! These are looking really good! No need worry too much about how long you're taking on each. Take your time. Your perspective boxes and portrait lay ins are looking pretty solid, you have a good likeness with each, you paid attention to line weight, your shapes and lines are nicely simplified. Great work especially for eyeballing it. That said, I'd suggest starting to incorporate some measurement taking into your process. You can only improve your results. The division of thirds in your top cube examples are not equally divided, specifically in examples 1, 4, 9-15, 17. Often you're making the middle third too thin, or over exaggerating the foreshortening. You have a fairly even 3rds division in example 18. Try to maintain that even division even when the head is tilted into perspective. The sections will get smaller as they go away, but it's very subtle. These 3rds measurements can and should be adjusted for each individual model, but starting with an accurately divided frame will help you make those adjustments more accurately when you take a measurement from the model. Keep up the good work.
Daniele Olevano
6mo
@maximilienle2d
6mo
I find it hard to draw every element while thinking about the perspective instead of just visualizing the 2d shapes of the face
Liviu
6mo
Any critique will be welcomed. 10x.
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Founder of Proko, artist and teacher of drawing, painting, and anatomy. I try to make my lessons fun and ultra packed with information.
