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Perspective Made Easy
Sample pages include:
Picture... Yacht at Sea
Perspective Pictures... Artist at Work, A Brick with and without Perspective
The Horizon
Vanishing Point with Pictures
Eye-level with Picture... man on train tracks
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Perspective Drawing Books
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Ernest Norling Perspective Made Easy |
This perspective drawing books reviews ...
Precision drawing basics.
This is a book that teaches precision drawing. It is easy to read in that the text seems like it is written for elementary school age, but at the same time it doesn't "talk down". It's just simple and direct. This would be an excellent book for a kid (age 10 or so) or an adult to learn about the basics of drawing - vanishing points, eye level, horizon line. At the end of each chapter is a "Remember" section which reviews the main points covered in the chapter and a "Problems" section which is a list of exercises to do to practice what was taught in the chapter. Another plus is that this book covers Perspective Downhill, Perspective Uphill, Reflections, and Mechanical Perspective which I have not come across elsewhere.
Although it does a great job in explaining what the basics are and has many very good illustrations, compared to other books it lacks in explaining the exact mechanics of what to do when you draw your own drawing (e.g. how to use your pencil to figure out angles and lengths).
Bottom line is that because of the simple explanations and the unique topics covered this, I want this book in my art book library. However, this is more of a supplemental book. If you're looking for only one book that will teach you to draw, it would be better to get a different book such as Perspective Without Pain by Philip W. Metzger or Drawing Sharp Focus Still Lifes by Robert Zappalorti.
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Wonderful little book.
A wonderful understandable little book on the basics of perspective. It is not meant to be overly technical, rather it's goal seems to be to aide artists quickly through the most common perspective issues and then some. |
A promise that is fulfilled.
As a representational painter I find that a sound knowledge of perspective is of paramount importance and I cannot blame modernist art enough for the damage it has done to generations of painters by ignoring and teaching to ignore perspective.
Over the years I have collected an impressive number of books about perspective, from 15th century manuals to modern textbooks. All of them are fascinating but rather complex and tend to discourage the reader after a few chapters.
Norling's book, on the contrary, is beautifully simple without being superficial. It teaches the aspiring artist all the tricks with a simple language and without burdening him or her with exceedingly complicated rules and formulas. It is equally useful to the experienced artist that wants to refresh some difficult points.
An honest book that delivers all that it promises, that is how to make perspective easy.
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Artist's review
I bought this book, because, as an artist, I was having trouble putting the right perspectives on my paintings. Perspectives have always seemed difficult to me, so I was looking forward to finding a text that would be able to educate me on this subject quickly and easily. This book fills the bill. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get up to speed on perspectives. |
Contents ...
Step one ... the horizon ... the vanishing point ... the eye-level
Step two ... the eye-level and its relationship to perspective drawing
Step three ... parallel lines as we see them ... parallel lines related to one-point perspective
Step four ... the three sets of parallels ... locating the point and the eye-level
Step five ... the two vanishing points ... the 'height' lines
Step six ... placing the two vanishing points ... the error of close spacing
Step seven ... showing how the vanishing points move in relationship to one another
Step eight ... building perspective in bricks
Step nine ... placing figures and objects in a drawing
Step ten ... center of interest ... changing the view ... roofs in perspective
Step eleven ... interiors ... placing of furniture
Step twelve ... finding the center ... dividing spaces into halves ... practical applications
Step thirteen ... cylinders in perspective ... drawing ellipses
Step fourteen ... practical uses of cylinders in drawing ... dividing the circle
Step fifteen ... dividing a surface in perspective ... drawing a checkerboard
Step sixteen ... shade and shadow
Step seventeen ... reflections
Step eighteen ... unusual perspective ... up-and-down points ... examples
Step nineteen ... perspective downhill ... perspective uphill ... the false eye-level
Step twenty ... mechanical perspective |
Sample pages include ... ... picture ... yacht at sea ... perspective ... pictures ... artist at work ... a brick with and without perspective ... the horizon ... picture ... vanishing point ... pictures ... eye-level ... picture ... man on train tracks |
Perspective Made Easy
Sample pages include:
Picture... Yacht at Sea
Perspective Pictures... Artist at Work, A Brick with and without Perspective
The Horizon
Vanishing Point with Pictures
Eye-level with Picture... man on train tracks
learn perspective drawing, learn to draw using perspective, learn the principles of perspective, learn to draw in 3D, learn 3D drawing, learn to draw in 3 dimensions, learn 3 dimensional drawing
Perspective Drawing Books
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Perspective Made Easy...
Sample pages include ... picture ... yacht at sea ... perspective ... pictures ... artist at work ... a brick with and without perspective ... the horizon ... picture ... vanishing point ... pictures ... eye-level ... picture ... man on train tracks |
Perspective For Artists
Sample pages include:
Natures Perspective as Seen and Used Daily by Painters
The Principle of Perspective in Theory
The Horizon
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Perspective Drawing Books
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Complete Guide to Perspective
Sample pages include:
First Principles
Frame Cube and Distortions
Terminology
Eye Level Line or Horizon Line
Picture Plane
Ground Plane
Ground Line
Center of Vision
Vanishing Point
...with numerous diagrams...
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Perspective Drawing Books
Art Materials
From Creation to Framing
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Perspective For Comic Book Artists
Sample pages include:
Introduction to Perspective
Drawing of Artists at Work
Comic Book Sample Drawings
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Perspective Drawing Books
Comic Art Books
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Perspective Made Easy
Sample pages include:
Picture... Yacht at Sea
Perspective Pictures... Artist at Work, A Brick with and without Perspective
The Horizon
Vanishing Point with Pictures
Eye-level with Picture... man on train tracks
learn perspective drawing, learn to draw using perspective, learn the principles of perspective, learn to draw in 3D, learn 3D drawing, learn to draw in 3 dimensions, learn 3 dimensional drawing
Perspective Drawing Books
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Perspective Without Pain
How to Create a Sense of Depth in your Drawings and Paintings
Sample pages include:
Seeing
The Basics
Understanding
Practice
Technique
This Book
Materials you'll Need
The Picture Surface
Overlap
...with various diagrams relating to perspective and depth...
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Perspective Drawing Books
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Perspective Drawing
Sample pages include:
What is Perspective?
Linear Perspective
Visual Perspective
Convergence
Atmospheric Perspective
Figure Illustrating that Linear Relationships and Diminishing Sizes Create the Illusion of Space and Distance
Visualization
Figure Illustrating that the Apparent Size of an Object Progressively Decreases as its Distance from the Observer Increases
Figure Illustrating that Atmospheric Haze Reduces Value Contrasts and Detail in Distant Objects
Figure Illustrating that Diminishing Value Contrast Affects our Perception of Space, even if other Characteristics, such as Size and Detail are Constant
Perspective Terminology
Mass
Proportion
Station Point / Viewpoint
Figure Illustrating Proportion
Line of Vision
Portrait Orientation
Landscape Orientation
Figure Illustrating Line of Vision
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Perspective Drawing Books
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Perspective Drawing Handbook
Sample pages include:
Five Perspective Diagrams
Eight Diagrams on Viewing and Sight in Relation to Perspective
Diagrams Showing Overlapping
Diagram Showing Shades and Shadows
Detail and Pattern Perspective
Focus Effect
Abstract Buildings and Park Pictures
Mistakes Beginners may Make
Six Drawings of Buildings from Various Perspectives
A Bench from Five Different Perspectives
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Perspective Drawing Books
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Draw 3D Step by Step (Perspective Drawing for Kids)
Sample pages include:
Introduction
What you Need
The Starting Point
DESCRIPTION
A step by step guide to perspecive drawing.
With clear instructions, examples, and photos, you'll see how easy it can be to draw in 3-D.
CONTENTS
The starting point ... your name in 3-D.
Draw a box in 3-D ... two boxes, one vanishing point ... four boxes, one vanishing point ... more depth with a vanishing point.
The horizon (eye level).
Perspective in action: a road.
Perspective in action: an interior ... dividing spaces evenly.
A bridge.
Two-point perspective ... a ramp ... vanishing points and camera lenses ... more about the horizon and eye level ... curved objects in 3-D ... a 3-D checkerboard.
Perspective in action: a house.
Adding shadows in 3-D ... more shadows in 3-D.
Three-point perspective ... another way to divide space ... 4-point perspective? ... multiple vanishing points.
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Painting Flowers and Plants
Sample pages include:
Materials ... paper ... pencils ... fountain pen ... scalpel ... paints ... brushes ... list of other equipment ... watercolour tip.
Janet Whittle
Painting Flowers and Plants
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Watercolour Tips and Techniques
Flowers Wonders of Nature in Watercolor
Sample pages include:
Painting materials ... brushes with paintings of flowers ... watercolor paper with painting of a nasturtium ... hot-pressed paper with flower paintings.
Erika Just
WONDERS OF NATURE IN WATERCOLOR
CONTENTS
PAINTING MATERIALS
Brushes
Watercolor Paper
Pallettes and Paints
The Colour Star
The Temperature of Color
Color Selection
PAINTING TECHNIQUES
Wet in Wet
Conventional Painting
Lost-and-Found Edges
Hard Edges
Creating Fuzzy Lines
Using Salt
How to Use Masking Fluid
Working with a Brush Handle
Stencils
The Translucency of Petals
Glazing Techniques
HOW TO APPROACH A PAINTING
Knowing your Subject
Leaves
Starting a Painting
Working from Photographs
Dramatic Value Limitations
Your Point of Interest
Checking your Composition
When is a Painting Finished?
DEMONSTRATIONS
Beauty of Little Things
Pink Dahlias
Sunflowers
Tulips from Amsterdam
Clematis 'Nelly Moser'
White Gladiolas
Irises
Nasturtium
Flower of Gods, Flower of Love
At the Edge of a Brook
After Christmas
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Watercolor Painting Tips and Techniques
Bright and Beautiful Flowers in Watercolor
Sample pages include:
Getting started ... paints and palettes ... tip ... artists essential brushes ... papers ... tip and flower pictures ... other supplies ... studio necessities ... set the stage with light.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Investigate the best use of rich color to enhance your floral paintings. Explore artistic options for composition, color and design. Get loose and creative within good design boundaries.
GETTING STARTED
Find out the essential painting supplies you'll need to get started.
MIXING CLEAN, BRIGHT COLOR EVERY TIME
The first step to mixing gorgeous color is to understand the properties of your paints. Learn the characteristics of color, then make charts to explore different color combinations. Discover how to mix grays, greens and earth tones that glow. Practice layering color by glazing and working with a limited palette.
DEVELOPING A GREAT COMPOSITION
Pull an attractive composition together using value sketches, color studies, and contour line drawing. Dramatize your work by selecting the best light for your subject. Evaluate reference photos and determine how they can be improved upon for painting. Learn how to interpret your research and exploit color for the best results.
EXERCIES TO IMPROVE YOUR ART
Explore negative painting, try to paint the background first, unite your design by making color connections, and loosen up by painting without a plan. These exercises and more will stretch your skills as an artist.
PAINTING FLOWERS STEP BY STEP
Six demonstrations present different floral subjects in a variety of situations. Each painting focuses on a specific challenge: using light and shadow; saving the background for last; creating a vignette; working on hot-pressed paper; handling the elements of a still life, including lace and crystal; and making silk or dried flowers look real and vibrant in your painting.
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