TWO-POINT LINEAR PERSPECTIVE: Imaginary Space

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This week the class continued working on the Imaginary Space project. We will critique these drawings first thing Monday before moving on to Portraits. Pix to follow.

TWO-POINT LINEAR PERSPECTIVE: Imaginary Space

This week students have been working on creating an imaginary space in two-point linear perspective. We will continue working on these drawings all next week. Below are examples from previous classes.

LINEAR PERSPECTIVE: Two-Point

David

Erik

Eunice

Yesterday the class finished their two week project of developing an imaginary space in Two-Point Linear Perspective. David has created a cosmic lounge complete with large windows, futuristic furnishings and a second level, observation deck.
Erik has drawn a modern day cabin in the woods. The space is open and airy allowing for lots of natural lighting. Strategically placed house plants establish a rhythm of repetition throughout the space as do the rectangular windows, cutaways and opening in the floor.
Eunice has created a very austere and futuristic space with a repeating triangle window motif as well as floating boxlike forms and inverted pyramids.

IMAGINARY SPACE

Last night the class completed their Two Point Linear Perspective drawings of an imaginary space.

Dao Jones

 Dao has effectively used repetition and similarity throughout his design to direct a rhythm and movement.

Gretta Collaso

 Gretta's drawing is essentially a series of blocks that work much like "paths" to lead the eye. In addition, her placement of the three darkest tonal areas sets up a triangular rhythm.

John Larroque

 John has created a space filled with potent props that suggesting a surreal narrative. The large extreme scale changes, pyramid forms and checkerboard pattern are reminiscent of "In Through the Looking Glass."

Sam Wingfield

Sam has created a very quiet and lonely space with soft, somber lighting rendered in loose, cross-hatched strokes.

TWO POINT LINEAR PERSPECTIVE: Imaginary Space

Last night the class began working on the Imaginary Space drawing. Above are the instructions for the basic layout of the structure. Tomorrow we will discuss basic geometric forms, arches and stairs.

ONE AND TWO POINT LINEAR PERSPECTIVE: Blocks

Mickayla Steele

Martin Little

Last night began with a discussion on Linear Perspective. We addressed how to 1. recognize eye level and horizon line,2.  the difference between one and two point linear perspective and 3. applying "sighting" for proportion and diagonals.

Mikayla's drawing (top) exhibits boldly defined block forms within a dramatically lit space. The dark background is especially well rendered illustrating a gradual blend into the lighter foreground.

Martin's drawing, in contrast, illustrates a sharp division of background and foreground. In addition, the background is vignetted around the still life creating  an implied white border. The lighting is strong and high contrasting. His attention to the details of texture and contour is very illustrative.

TWO-POINT LINEAR PERSPECTIVE: Imaginary Space

Last night we began the imaginary space project drawn in two-point linear perspective. Everyone will start with the same template and then make their own embellishments. The instructions are in the picture above. We will continue working on these drawings next week (Wednesday is a holiday).

LINEAR PERSPECTIVE: Imaginary Space

Jose Auraz

For the last week and a half both classes were working on Imaginary Spaces drawn in Two-Point Linear Perspective. Jose's drawing is dynamic and inventive exhibiting a combination of angular as well as curvilinear forms.

Catalina Sarmiento Cardozo

Catalina has created a fortified environment with a complex building framed with trees and surrounded by high walls. The charm and character of the space make up for the areas of inconsistency with the two-point perspective.

Nicole Stender

Nicole has created a labyrinth complete with dead-ends and walls jutting out in unexpected places.

Kathy Heglin

Kathy's drawing exhibits the interior of a cake shop rich in value and light as well as the cakes.

IMAGINARY SPACE

Susie Larsen

Students completed work on the Imaginary Space project last night. Susie has created a very dynamic space with overlapping ceilings and rooms. She has added balance and rhythm to the space with repeating pyramids and columns. The bold contour lines reinforce the presence of the form allowing it to advance from the page. The select areas of tone establish an additional rhythm highlighting points of interest.

IMAGINARY SPACE: Two-Point Perspective

The class continued working on their Imaginary Space drawings. Above is an example from a previous semester. Notice the use of repeating elements (spheres, archways, etc.) and the pipe roaming through the space establishing rhythm and direction within the design.

Two-Point Linear Perspective

There was no class last Monday 11/10. Last night we ran through the process of two-point linear perspective. We discussed the simple box form as well as cones, cylinders and pyramids in perspective. We also drew an archway with front and back openings. By the end of class everyone had established the template floor plan (illustrated above)for developing their imaginary space.

LINEAR PERSPECTIVE: Objects in Space

Lari Duff

Last night students were introduced to One and Two-Point Linear Perspective. The objective of last night's drawing was to use perspective, visual angle comparisons and "sighting" to establish and maintain a consistent "eye level". Lari's drawing above has done this very effectively. Furthermore, her handling of the materials has created a texturally as well as psychologically rich and powerful image. She has addressed the entire surface of the paper with course textures, smooth textures and a strong sense of atmosphere and light.

PERSPECTIVE AND COMPOSITION

Guendalina Codella

 Friday morning began with perspective drawings of blocks in one and two-point linear perspective. Guendalina's drawing above exhibits a well balanced placement of the blocks with well rendered contours and strong textural elements. The tree-like mass in the background effectively accents the blocks while bringing depth and visual interest into the space.

Natalie Pagani

In the afternoon, students applied the principles of linear perspective to objects while considering ways in which to activate the negative space. Natalie has rendered the plumbing pieces in a bold and graphic style. The values are almost hyper-realized in their clarity which is intensified by the white stroke around the exterior of the form. The cloudy smudges and blemishes are ambiguous, simultaneously suggesting a cast shadow as well as a sense of atmosphere.

BUILDING A BETTER BOX: One and Two-Point Linear Perspective

Monday night's class began with a demonstration of One and Two-Point Linear Perspective. The principles of perspective are: 1. Establishes location of the viewer (i.e. above, below, left, right, etc.) 2. Parallel lines (diagonals) appear to converge, receding to a point (vanishing point) located on the horizon line (eye level) 3. Objects and their parts diminish in size as they recede 4. Objects become more parallel to the horizon line as they get closer to it (ex. tops of objects become narrower).

The low key value range exhibited in Riley's drawing above unifies the space while evoking an atmosphere of mystery and calm. The composition moves left to right slowly alternating with the angle of the blocks. The line and tonal technique are very complementary throughout the composition and he has even accented the closest corners with a white line (reductive) to emphasize the edge. The only awkward area is the top of tallest block which is leaning towards us placing it with a slightly higher "eye level" than the other blocks. This is easily remedied by adjusting the diagonals to be more parallel to the horizon line (or the top of the paper).

IMAGINARY SPACE

Emily Sanfilippo

Students completed work on their Imaginary Space drawings yesterday. Emily's drawing above is balanced by the triangulation of the stairs as well as the cube in the upper left, the table and the balcony area on the right. The varying heights of all the elements within the space create a strong up and down and side to side rhythm not unlike a game of tetris.

PROPORTIONS AND LINEAR PERSPECTIVE

Friday morning began with some gesture warm-ups. Miranda's drawing above demonstrates the Scribble technique. Notice how she has rendered mass as well as a sense of light and place by including a cast shadow and a few strategically placed marks suggesting a ground plane.

From there we moved on to Proportions. Starting with one object and evolving to an arrangement of three objects. The important thing about proportions is "believability." They don't have to be perfect but they shouldn't be so off to draw attention. Notice in Allison's drawing the importance of all the lines. Every line either identifies a volume, a shift in planes or aids in the organizing and comparing of the forms. Another important aspect of proportions is that all the forms should be unified. In other words, appear to be from the same world. If the forms are distorted and "wonky" then everything should be.

We ended the day with a discussion on One and Two-Point Linear Perspective. Caleigh's drawing illustrates a "bird's-eye" view of the still life.  In addition, the strong contrast in the shadows anchors the objects and pops them out while adding balance to the overall composition. Like proportions, the perspective needn't be perfect but it should be consistent. All the objects should conform to one "eye-level" and diminish and recede proportionally.

PROPORTIONS AND PERSPECTIVE

Morgan Caricchio

Last night we continued working on proportions with the aid of one and two-point linear perspective. Linear perspective creates the illusion of depth by establishing a consistent horizon line (a.k.a. eye-level) for all objects. The parallel, diagonal edges of these objects will appear to diminish as they recede and converge meeting at vanishing points located on the horizon line. These were "free-hand" drawings. The objective was not perfect perspective but to establish a consistent "eye-level" and to accurately render the blocks as they approach the horizon line (eye-level). Just to be clear, eye-level and horizon line are the same thing.

THURS. Imaginary Space continued again

Elizabeth Machado

Students completed working on their imaginary space projects in class. Unfinished drawings must be completed at home. Elizabeth's drawing illustrates a more realistic space than some of the other drawings yet there is still a surreal quality. The structure appears to end at the walls when viewed from the outside but the doorways reveal rooms expanding beyond the walls. This drawing also has a very pleasing design and compositional balance. The design is strengthened by the repeating archways. The cluster of shapes on the left wall is balanced by the dark couch on the right.

TUES. 3/13 Imaginary Space continued

Kannha Hemsouvanh

Students continued working on spatial and detail development for the imaginary space project. Kannha's drawing above illustrates a well balanced and open environment. Notice the strategic placement of the horizontal lines across the space to create a directional movement.

THURS. 3/8 Imaginary Space

Students continued working on the two-point linear perspective drawings of an imaginary space. Above are my demos for the space and stairs. The "stairs" drawing illustrates the method of dividing the side plane. Every time you divide the plane you create two stairs. The method I illustrated in class, "the cheater method", divides the closest corner into equal segments. All the segments are then drawn to the vanishing point in the direction of the stairs.