This month, we are learning how to create depth in our drawings using one-point perspective. All three artists in our current exhibition use perspective to give the illusion of depth and space in their artworks, but a great example of this technique is in Steve Lotz’s works such as Untitled, pictured to the right. The gridded flooring at the bottom of the painting illustrates how one-point perspective can create the illusion of receding space. Perspective is a fundamental part of creating realistic artworks and one-point perspective is an easy way to begin exploring the technique! Materials Needed: Paper Pencil Eraser Ruler Markers Project Steps: 1. First, draw a horizon line (see reverse side) across the middle of your paper. 2. Mark your vanishing point in the center of your horizon line. 3. Using a ruler, draw a vanishing line straight down from the vanishing point. 4. Next, draw vanishing lines to both bottom corners of your paper. 5. Add 2-4 more vanishing lines spaced evenly between the pre-existing ones. 6. Use this as a template to create any subject matter you’d like. See the reverse side for more tips!
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