Perspective: Learn to Create a Sense of Depth in Your Artwork (Beginner's Guide) - Softcover

Ernest Norling

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1560100133 ISBN 13: 9781560100133

Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing, 1998

Synopsis

Perspective is one of the most important concepts for an artist to understand. In this valuable beginner's guide, acclaimed artist Ernest Norling teaches you how to use perspective to create a sense of depth and realism in your artwork. Perspective covers techniques for drawing in one-, two-, and three-point perspective, as well as information on how to use vanishing points and the horizon line to establish believable depth. Special attention is given to learning to draw circles, cylinders, and people in perspective. Whether you specialize in drawing—even cartooning or animation—or painting in acrylic, pastel, oil, or watercolor, a good working knowledge of perspective is essential. Don't be surprised if you find yourself referring to this essential guide again and again!

About this title

From the Publisher

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About the Author

Ernest Norling was born in Seattle, Washington. He graduated from Whitman College and also attended the Chicago Art Institute.

Norling once taught classes on perspective at the Burnley Art School in Seattle. He also worked as a freelance illustrator and fine artist. Commissioned to paint murals on many public buildings, he also illustrated 14 children's books.

Norling was the recipient of many awards and honors; one of his paintings was chosen to hang in the White House.

Edition details

• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1560100133
• ISBN 13: 9781560100133
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 32
• Editor: Walter Foster