Join Will Kemp for an in-depth discussion in this video Viewpoint and understanding angles, part of Drawing Foundations: Fundamentals.
…So now we're going to have a go at drawing a simple perspective drawing of a door.…And a door just open can be a really good subject to choose…because it can cause really strong angles at the bottom and the top.…So I'm just going to take you through step by step.…And then simplify that actually scene, and put it on the…flat so we're working one on one next to each other.…And go through every single angle at a time…and show you how I build up the drawing.…Just looking at those simple shapes and…looking at the perspective within the scene.…
So here's a photographic reference of the viewpoint that I was looking at.…I've purposely chosen this angle because it's going away…from us, and most beginners would veer away from…it because it seems a bit too complicated to…get that idea of a door going into the distance.…And I've simplified it even further by…taking out all the distractions of the background.…So all we're left with are the negative spaces in between the angles.…And it is a lot easier for us to actually focus…
Author
Will Kemp
Released
4/28/2014Shape: By focusing on the shapes of the objects (and more importantly the shapes between the objects) you can view subjects with a whole new outlook and focus.
Simplicity: You'll get better results by concentrating on simple subjects and drawing techniques that will still prove powerful when used together.
Structure: A structured approach makes drawing easier to master.
Each chapter in this course is built on these three principles, combining drawing theory and practical examples with worksheets and drawing assignments. Will Kemp brings his passion for teaching and infectious love of drawing together in these lessons. You'll learn about line, value, tone, negative space, and perspective, and come away with the confidence to start making drawing a daily practice.
This course was created and produced by Will Kemp. We're honored to host this training in our library.
- Materials you need to draw
- Drawing theory
- Framing your composition
- Using the picture plane
- Creating contrast
- Using negative space to create more powerful compositions
- Creating form from shadows and light
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 18s
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1. Materials
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2. The Theory behind Drawing
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Seeing like an artist2m 56s
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3. The Importance of Line
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The use of line2m 44s
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Upside-down drawing9m 39s
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Why use a picture plane?3m 6s
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Using the picture plane4m 55s
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4. Value and Tone
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Using a value strip2m 46s
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Creating contrast5m 9s
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Our first tonal-ground study9m 32s
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5. Negative Space and Simple Composition
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Introducing negative space3m 26s
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Negative space11m 41s
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6. Perspective without Pain
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Simple perspective3m 49s
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7. Light Logic
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8. The Final Project
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Mark making5m 11s
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Creating the final project5m 33s
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The final project6m 59s
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Conclusion
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Goodbye1m 14s
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