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Learning How To Draw

Elementary Perspective: Lesson 12B The Old Book
Time: Allow 40 min
Aim: To introduce, explain and use extended vanishing points.
Materials:
  • 30x45cms or 12"x18" standard cartridge paper (thick, white, plain) sketchpad.
  • HB pencil
  • Ruler
Notes:

Construct margin and title box then:

a) as with the example in the previous lesson construct the lines as shown as if there were vanishing points off the page.

b) complete the block lightly as it will form the basis of our book. Note CA is larger than DB, AB is larger than CD, AE is larger than BF and GC.

c) lightly draw in some more main features of our book. It should now look as if it sits on the desk in front of the student.

d) put away the ruler and begin to sketch the book freehand ... and using darker lines as shown above.

e) complete the details using shading and your imagination. Add a couple of loose sheets of paper and comlete title box.

Homework: try adding a pencil.
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