Vitruvian Fine Art Studio

We're glad to finally be offering this important and oft-overlooked material. We hope to offer this class on an ongoing basis.

Perspective class demo: a 2' box in 2-point perspective, 5' to the right and 3' behind the picture plane

Perspective class in session.

Class Demonstration: Perspective Construction

We've received several requests over the years for an introductory class in this oft misunderstood subject, and we've decided that the time is right. This class will cover what you should have learned about perspective at art college, but probably didn't. The Cone of Vision, the Station Point, and the inherent limitations of perspective space will be discussed first, followed by strategies for constructing simple objects in one, two and three-point perspective – all demonstrated in detail. The class finishes with the mechanics of shadows and reflections in perspective.

All this paves the way for the next class in this series, Advanced Linear Perspective, slated to arrive in the fall. The advanced class will pick up where the basic one leaves off, incorporating the use of scales and Measure Points for calculating correct depths in perspective in more complex drawings.

To see when Basic Linear Perspective is scheduled, click here.

Mindy's been working on a new torso écorché lately. While it's not quite done yet, one of her students – Aron – thoughtfully offered to make a 360-degree stop-motion video of the sculpture at this stage. This is what he came up with. Thanks Aron!

(If a player window doesn't appear above, click here for a direct link.)