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Simplifying Perspective: A Step-by-Step Guide for Visual Artists

Hardback by Pastrana, Robert

Simplifying Perspective: A Step-by-Step Guide for Visual Artists

£210.00

ISBN:
9781138428409
Publication Date:
27 Jul 2017
Language:
English
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:
Routledge
Pages:
260 pages
Format:
Hardback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 21 - 26 Aug 2026
Simplifying Perspective: A Step-by-Step Guide for Visual Artists

Description

Master the art of linear perspective. If you?re an animator, illustrator, comic book artist, game artist or anything in between, you need to be able to create images that accurately and realistically show space, dimension and form. Simplifying Perspective is the one and only guide that thoughtfully and clearly breaks down the principles of perspective into something that?s easy to understand and use. With approachable lessons and clear visual step-by-step instruction, Robert Pastrana provides you with powerful techniques that help you turn a troubled drawing into a living, breathing, dimensional scene. With Simplifying Perspective, you?ll never have to wade through dense, complex technical manuals again ? this comprehensive guide to perspective is tailored specifically for artists who need to learn the ins and outs of one, two, and three-point perspective, measuring, shadows, reflections, and more. Simplifying Perspective presents complex drawing concepts in an easy-to-follow, approachable manner so you can finally learn the essentials of perspective without the anticipated frustration. Provides clarity, depth, and a wealth of examples ? this is your must-have guide to understanding and using linear perspective Detailed visual instruction includes hundreds of color coded, step-by-step diagrams that allow you to easily follow the technical process of each construction Comprehensive companion website includes additional resources on perspective with a range of work to help further your skills

Contents

Chapter 1: Before We Start Chapter 2: Creating Space Chapter 3: Setting It All Up Chapter 4: The Cone of Vision Chapter 5: The Setup In Action Chapter 6: Constructing The Basic Forms Chapter 7: Using Grids Chapter 8: Measuring In Perspecitve Chapter 9: Circles and Ellipses Chapter 10: Mastering Slopes Chapter 11: Indicating Reflections Chapter 12: Casting Shadows Chapter 13: Three-Point Perspective

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