Perspective Drawing WORKSHEET

Perspective DrawingWORKSHEETPERSPECTIVE : Perspective is used by artists to create the illusion of depth and distance in a painting ordrawing. Creating 3D effects on a 2D surface like paper, wood, wall space or canvas is made possible withthe use of perspective. Urban artists make strong use of perspective in their lettering and illustrations.Street scenes artworks are also made possible with the use of perspective.One Point Perspective - One point perspective is typically used for roads, railway tracks, hallways, orbuildings viewed so that the front is directly facing the viewer. It works on the principle that all perspectivelines (eg edges of the road or roof top) lead to one vanishing point.O ne Point Perspectiveld always cross throughThe eye level line shouthe vanishing point.Vanishing PointEye LevelPerspective Linesw w w. t h e b u t c h e r s h o p.co m .au

One PointPerspectiveUsing colour pencils anda ruler draw the vanishingpoint, eye level andperspective lines on tothese photos.w w w.thebut cher shop.c om . a uPe r s p e c t iv e Dr a w in g Wo r k s h e et - P ag e 2

Two Point Perspective - Two point perspective works following the same rules as one point perspective,there is an eye level, perspective lines and instead of one vanishing point there are two. One pointperspective is usually when you are looking down an alley or street. Two point perspective is usually on acorner so you can see two streets.Two Point PerspectiveVanishing PointPerspective LinesEye LevelTwo PointPerspectiveUsing colour pencils anda ruler draw the vanishingpoint, eye level andperspective lines on to thisphoto.w w w. thebut chershop.c om . a uPe r s p e c t iv e Dr a w in g Wo r k s h e et - P ag e 3

Perspective Drawing Task- Step One Take a range of photosshowing one and twopoint perspective. Selectyour favourite photo. Print itin black and white.Step TwoTrace the perspective lines onA4 paper with pencil, use aruler if you are not confident indrawing straight lines.Step ThreeRefer back to your blackand white photo and adddetails and shading tofurther create a sense ofdepth and three dimensionin your drawing.w w w.thebut cher shop.c om . a uPe r s p e c t iv e Dr a w in g Wo r k s h e et - P ag e 4

Artists very often will be inspired by their own peers or visual artists from the past. It might be the coloursor patterns which influence their work, or maybe even the subject matter. An artist takes pieces from theworld they live in to communicate a message or create beauty.Look through books, or photograph Urban Art in your local area. Collect images of artworks that use patternand colour that you can refer to in the next task.- Task Two Use one of thecompositions fromperspective drawings,redraw the skeleton of theimage, and fill them withcolours and patterns inspiredfrom your photos anddrawings from theWalking Tour.Step One - Take yourperspectivedrawingfrom the last task. UsingTracing paper outline theperspective lines and othermajorcomponentsofyour drawing with a brightcolour.Step Two - From theskeleton image on yourtracing paper,lightlysketchthesemaincomponents of your layoutonto a clean piece ofpaper. Consider how youcould use some of thecolours and patternsfrom the artwork imagesyou have been collectingto create interest in yourimage.w w w. thebut chershop.c om . a uPe r s p e c t iv e Dr a w in g Wo r k s h e et - P ag e 5

Your colour scheme is the choice of colours that will be used in your design. Looking at the images youhave collected select a colour scheme that you like. Take into consideration what the predominate coloursare and the colours that have been used next to each other to create focal points.- Step Three Choose one of yourcollected images and placeit in your folder, ensuringyou have labelled the nameof the work. Draw up six boxesand colour them with themain colours for your image. These colours mustbe taken from thephoto.Street Art Gallery#1 - The Old Berlin, NorthbridgeStep Four - Look at your collectedimages and select patterns,lines and shapes to fill yourperspective drawing with. Carefullydo this in pencil to start, thenbegin to add colour.w w w.thebut cher shop.c om . a uPe r s p e c t iv e Dr a w in g Wo r k s h e et - P ag e 6

Referencing - Once you have completed your drawing, you need to label your image with the materials youhave used to create your work, as well as referencing the Artist’s images you have used for inspiration inyour own artwork.Materials Used : Pencil, Ironlak Striker Set Series 3, Ironlak FinelinerInspirationReferences:Sculpture, Perth Cultural CentreWilliams Lane Mural191 James Street NorthbridgeThe Old Berlin Mural, Corner of Milligan and Roe Streets Northbridgew w w. thebut chershop.c om . a uPe r s p e c t iv e Dr a w in g Wo r k s h e et - P ag e 7

PERSPECTIVE : Perspective is used by artists to create the illusion of depth and distance in a painting or drawing. Creating 3D effects on a 2D surface like paper, wood, wall space or canvas is made possible with the use of perspective. Urban artists make strong use of perspective in their lettering and illustrations.