Two-Point Perspective

Perspective lines provide realism for the viewer, as they are anchored by vanishing points on either side of a center line.

Perspective lines are figurative lines that anchor points of perspective for the viewer, so that three-dimensional objects are anchored within the space, rather than floating, or losing context. This provides meaning in the artwork, which can tell a story. Perspective lines are created by choosing a horizon line, in the center of your canvas, a centerpoint, vertically, where you want your perspective lines to intersect, and then two vanishing points. These are the points where your lines end, and you can’t see them because they’re beyond your vision. All vertical lines remain vertical, but horizontal lines are anchored to these vanishing points, stretching everything to fit. In some cases, people prefer this look to just creating perspective because it is easier to come up with lines, but others dislike the effect this creates because if used incorrectly, the effect can stretch elements in your drawing and subtract from the realism.

Color Mixing in an image can immerse the viewer further into the story of your drawing.

Color Mixing is the process in which an artist blends multiple colors together, to create a gradient effect, or sometimes, a new color entirely. This process can emulate the effect of value (or shading), but with color. It allows the artist to shape light, while also using color. Digitally, the artist uses multiple layers or ‘Passes’ to composite light and blend it, as well as color and textures.

Interview Questions

“What was the most difficult part of your your image, and how did you tackle it?”

By far, it was that dumpster. Because I had to align it along the perspective, but the top couldn’t be fixed to the vanishing points, I had to create two more invisible ones to align the bin to.

“What would you have done differently if you had more time or had to redo it?”

Absolutely the street. I darkened it, but the strokes are inconsistent and it seems odd.

“What is your favorite thing about what you drew?”

I love the art inside of the window, but I also really love the silhouettes of the people. They add to the aesthetic, and they darken the entire composition beautifully.