learning objectives:
- Define vanishing point, horizon line, receding lines
- Use 2-pt. perspective to create a grid
- Render complex forms on a grid plane
grid plan
2 point perspective
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STEPS
assignment details
Build these 3-D forms on a grid plane.
Apply color values to support the illusion of space.
Start with drawing a grid.
Grid dimensions: 9 x 9 squares
Draw 2 vanishing points on the horizon
Draw 2 receding lines to create the front corner of a grid.
Use a grid building method:
grid
Draw a horizontal line through the corner mark.
Place additional evenly spaced marks on the line to both sides of your corner mark.
The number of marks on each sides is equal the number of squares you want in the grid. We need 9 segments on both side.
Erase all construction lines.
Now you have the grid
planning
These are the shapes that you need to build in 2-point perspective.
Position the shapes on the grid.
You can shade them or outline lightly.
building forms
Build one form at a time.
Draw vertical lines from each shape's corner
Define the height of the form (you decide on the height) - you do it by choosing the height of the FRONT CORNER of each form.
Remember:
- All vertical lines stay vertical
- The rest of the lines - show depth - they all go to one of the vanishing points.
- Draw all lines (corners) even if they are not visible.
Keep the complex form to build the last.
Outline all visible sides and corners.
Continue with the rest of the forms.
Color the forms using a variety of color values - keep the values consistent.
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