HELP: Position of subdivision lines
https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtFundamentals/comments/10kmdrl/help_position_of_subdivision_lines/
2023-01-25 01:27
OmaTKB
With regard to the subdivisions in the orthographic study, we have to place the forms according to their relative positions with the subdivisions. But how will we know where each subdivision line is? Do we have to imagine it or is there a more accurate way?
Uncomfortable
2023-01-25 03:27
The best way to use orthographic studies is as an opportunities to decide the proportions of the object you're going to construct. Of course that comes largely from observing the object itself, but at the end of the day, accuracy isn't as important as it may seem in the context of this course.
So, in effect, while you're working on the orthographic plan, allow yourself to look at a situation of like, "this element would end up being at 29/50ths of the width", and feel free to decide if it doesn't end up messing with anything else, that you can place it at the 3/5ths mark instead. Subdivide as much as you want, but don't feel that it's particularly important to be hyper-accurate, as it's not going to add anything to the exercise but will instead make it a lot more taxing.