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Week 1: Introduction to Perspective with Erik Olson

Week 1: Introduction to Perspective
Perspective for Artists Study the key terms and principles used in linear perspective

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Instructor
Erik Olson
Subjects
Drawing
Topics
Environment Illustration, Perspective
Mediums
Colored Pencil, Pencil
Duration
3h 25m 21s

In week one, instructor Erik Olson will introduce you to the basic principles of perspective. You will learn the common vocabulary used when plotting objects in perspective. Erik will teach you how to observe the placement of a cube in one, two, and three-point perspectives.

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Perspective_I-One-Point_Road_Guide-Companion_Guide.pdf Perspective_I-Set_Up_Views-Companion_Guide.pdf

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