EYE LEVEL

Georgia Bourdens

Luke Mello

Yesterday, we discussed one and two-point linear perspective and the importance of "eye level." The class made drawings of large blocks presenting a perspective challenge. The drawings were rendered in free-hand. The two drawings above have effectively rendered the space maintaining a consistent and believable eye level across the forms. Take note that the eye level is at the top and outside of the paper.

3/8 Eye Level Comps

Monday evening students worked on small, individual compositions.  The assignment was inspired by the studies created by Richard Diebenkorn.  Diebenkorn made numerous small drawings and paintings of objects situated on his desktop observed from various viewpoints.  Students chose three to five objects and composed compositions viewed from above creating an interesting tension between positive and negative areas. The drawings were 12 x 9 in. rendered with graphite pencils.