7th Grade Painting using Perspective

7th Grade Painting

Painting using one point perspective techniques!

What is One Point Perspective?

One point perspective is a type of linear perspective. Linear perspective relies on the use of lines to create objects leading to the illusion of space and form in a flat work of art. One point perspective gets its name because it uses only a single vanishing point.

How do you start a perspective drawing to get ready for painting?

The Horizon Line

One point perspective is when a viewer is at a certain vantage point and that there is a real or line "horizon line" seen.   The horizon line is sometimes described as the line that divides the ground from the sky.

The horizon line is not always clearly defined by "sky" and "ground." The horizon line can also be the vantage point from which a viewer is observing.  For example, the viewer may see an object by looking up at it or perhaps directly down upon it. The object will still be viewed in perspective, but the "horizon line" is not the dividing space between "sky" and "ground" in these situations.

The Vanishing Point

This is the dot placed on the horizon are called the vanishing point.  One point perspective has one vanishing point. All of the lines of perspective will recede back to this point in space. This "dot" or point can be thought of as the place where objects begin to disappear because of distance.  

Orthogonals/Converging Lines

Once the basic shape of the object is defined, lines that recede back to the vanishing point are added from each corner of the object. These diagonal lines are called orthogonals or converging lines.

Need help putting it all together.  Watch this video to see some watercolor techniques.