ABSTRACT

Master the art of linear perspective.

If you’re an animator, illustrator, comic book artist, game artist or anything in between, you need to be able to create images that accurately and realistically show space, dimension and form. Simplifying Perspective is the one and only guide that thoughtfully and clearly breaks down the principles of perspective into something that’s easy to understand and use. With approachable lessons and clear visual step-by-step instruction, Robert Pastrana provides you with powerful techniques that help you turn a troubled drawing into a living, breathing, dimensional scene.

With Simplifying Perspective, you’ll never have to wade through dense, complex technical manuals again – this comprehensive guide to perspective is tailored specifically for artists who need to learn the ins and outs of one, two, and three-point perspective, measuring, shadows, reflections, and more. Simplifying Perspective presents complex drawing concepts in an easy-to-follow, approachable manner so you can finally learn the essentials of perspective without the anticipated frustration.

  • Provides clarity, depth, and a wealth of examples – this is your must-have guide to understanding and using linear perspective
  • Detailed visual instruction includes hundreds of color coded, step-by-step diagrams that allow you to easily follow the technical process of each construction
  • Comprehensive companion website includes additional resources on perspective with a range of work to help further your skills

chapter |9 pages

Before We Start

chapter |9 pages

Creating Space

chapter |15 pages

Setting It All Up

chapter |14 pages

The Cone of Vision

chapter |24 pages

The Setup in Action

chapter |15 pages

Using Grids

chapter |34 pages

Measuring in Perspective

chapter |20 pages

Circles and Ellipses

chapter |17 pages

Mastering Slopes

chapter |18 pages

Indicating Reflections

chapter |32 pages

Casting Shadows

chapter |19 pages

Three-Point Perspective