Making the Rules of Perspective Come to Life

Let’s start with the rule of overlap. This is one I am extremely conscious of while drawing. It not only allows one to create the illusion of third dimensional space by drawing one thing in front of another, but it helps establish and control angles, plus is the basis for foreshortened fi gures. It is also helpful in drawing drapery. There are many ways to represent and use overlap. Let’s analyze and expand on it a bit.