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1:21 AM, Thursday April 18th 2024
Hello. Good job on completing Lesson 1. This is an obstacle that most students never get past.
1. Lines
Your lines are smooth, straight as possible, and constant - with no wavering. They begin at a single point and conclude precisely at another. However…
Ghosted Planes: You didn't fully complete Step 4. You're supposed to bisect the planes both horizontally and vertically, rather than one or the other.
2. Ellipses
You've drawn your ellipses through several times, each time with a specific goal in mind.
Ellipses in Planes: That being said, please try to make sure the ellipse touches all four edges of the plane.
3. Boxes
Rotated Boxes: Boxes are closely related to perspective, which helps us represent 3D spaces on a flat page. Some of your boxes seem to converge at the same point - this is not right as they are supposed to rotate correctly as the vanishing point moves further along the axis.
Summary
Solid work, though please try to follow the directions as carefully as possible next time.
You may move on to the 250 Box Challenge, while adding all of these Lesson 1 exercises into the pool for your regular warmup routine.
You understand what it takes and is required to create confident, fluid lines with the physical activities and approaches that enhance general control and understanding of perspective. By beginning with the fundamentals of perspective, you can focus on the important component of art, which is our comprehension of 3D space and how to represent it on a flat page. Well done!
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