Maitland Gill
Maitland Gill
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Maitland Gill
Instead of several blobs, it seems better to draw the outline of the whole object and then add curves. Then box it. Although, I'm still not sure how to make the box that fits the object.
Maitland Gill
Before we begin, I wanted to share to share my definition of what a Vanishing Point is: When straight parallel lines rotate around a point. These lines are parallel when viewed at their front, without showing any depth. But when they converge towards a point, the length of these lines line change (Fore-shortening). When the shapes are flat and there’s no diminution or convergence, this is called ‘Orthographic View’ or Orthos for short. In 3D modelling programs, 3D objects in this view can still have foreshortening due to the angle, but not because they’re converging. Also, all the parallel lines of the same structure typically rotate around the same point, but not necessarily.
Maitland Gill
This is from a game called Monument Valley. Its doesn’t appear to use vanishing points, so it entirely in a flat 2D orthographic view. But I wanted to learn how to draw things from different angles and taking bits of these buildings will be good for that. Maybe. I could try and add my own perspective lines.
Melanie Scearce
This is called isometric perspective -- there are some lessons on this type of perspective coming up in the course. Looking forward to seeing your projects!
Maitland Gill
I’m not an artist yet, but I got some advice from someone who is. They said that any movement with your hand will improve your drawing.
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