Wally’s Workshop

There are hundreds of art books that will show you the basics of perspectives…

They are an important guide that helps an artist master the skills of producing art that looks realistic. You will be shown how to draw and paint using horizon lines, vanishing points, viewing points and a whole lot more.

An artist soon gains confidence in their art when they understand how to recreate 3-dimensional form with their drawing. Lifelike paintings are no problem…

* Your picture appears to have depth and substance even though it has been created on a flat surface

* Your pencil drawing gives the mood and atmosphere of reality

* The subject of your portrait painting appears as if you could touch their face and feel their breath on your hand

Yet, perspective drawing can seem to be a mystery to an art beginner.

Even the best artists can rely upon the rules of perspectives too much. Top professional illustrators can end up producing artificial looking paintings even when every effort has been made to respect perspective laws…

* Objects appear to be distorted

* The resulting image gives no more than a sense of flatness

Your own unique artistic viewpoint gives you the key to understanding and using perspectives.

Here are some reasons why you see the world differently from the person standing beside you…

* Physical differences… You could be shorter or taller

* You could be short-sighted while your neighbor is long-sighted

* Everyone sees colors differently… You could have perfect color vision… Other people’s color vision could be impaired

When you have a passion for the art subject your interest levels will be high. Your emotional response will result in you producing better quality drawings and paintings. Your artwork will be inspired.

The great advantage of knowing that everyone sees the world around them differently is that you can justify your art. Whatever art critics might say about your painting and drawing, you will know your art is your own view of reality…

Enjoy your drawing and painting… “Art is your own perspective on life”