Perspective Drawing

The previous post of The Jewel Affair spoke about technical drawings. The two types of technical drawings commonly used are:

• Orthographic Representation (Article-6)
• Perspective Drawing

This article is about an introduction to the perspective drawings and its types. These technical drawings are very interesting and intricate at the same time. And is the most important link between the designer and the craftsman. One can use these drawings to provide the smallest of detail for the designed product.

But, how does one define perspective drawings?

Perspective drawing is a technique which is used to represent three dimensional images on a two dimensional plane. There are two main aspects of perspective drawing:

The size of the object seems to diminish according to the distance.

The tone and colors change as you move farther from the object.

One of the most important elements of a perspective drawing is a Horizon Line. This is directly opposite to the viewer’s eye level.

Types of Perspective Drawing:

One Point Perspective: it is named so because it uses only one Vanishing Point (vp) to draw an object. The vanishing point is usually on the horizon line. All parallel lines from the viewer’s angle recede to the horizon towards the vanishing point.

ONE POINT PERSPECTIVE DRAWING

EXAMPLE OF ONE POINT PERSPECTIVE

Two Point Perspective: this type of drawing uses two Vanishing Points (vp1 and vp2) and the lines are parallel to two different angles.

TWO POINT PERSPECTIVE DRAWING

EXAMPLE OF TWO POINT PERSPECTIVE

Three Point Perspective: as the name suggests it has three vanishing Points (vp1, vp2 & vp3). In addition to the two vanishing points the third Vanishing point is added either above or below the perpendicular, as to how the wall will recede in the ground or soar above. So, the vanishing point is considered either above or below the ground.

THREE POINT PERSPECTIVE DRAWING

EXAMPLE OF THREE POINT PERSPECTIVE 

Perspective drawings are used on a large scale by interior designers and architects. Three point perspectives are the most useful for a jewelry designer.

Technical drawings are the most useful tools in the hands of a designer and the most vital aid for a craftsman. It is the most crucial link between the artist and the worker. So, one must practice these drawings until perfection is arrived at.

Construction of perspective drawings is a complex and practical process. It is best understood practically in a class through an expert.

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