I can't remember this gentleman's name who had posted online (in wetcanvas.com) pictures of his figure sketches snapped from a perspective. I thank him for that. I thought it was, in addition to being a very interesting way to view pictures, also helps test if your proportions still look alright despite the skewed angle of viewing. So I snapped pics of a few of mine as well.
All are on A3 pages, sketched using an assortment of conte and watersolubles. Needless to say, I'm totally indebted to the photographers and models (credits posted below), whose work I've referenced for my studies.
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And just for the sake of comparison (this one with no. f)... taken from the proper angle: sure does exaggerate a few things!
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And here's just a couple of additional sketches of the 'non-skewed' variety...
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Thanks for viewing! Credits for the refs belong to the following in DeviantArt :- for nos. a, c, f & h - Skydancer-stock ; For nos. e, j & k - proud59; For nos. b, d & g - I'm not sure, and I'm trying to find out. But heartiest thanks anyway to everyone, for helping extend my education :)
I like b alot..... ;-) these are all really great stuff ... It's amazing what angle can do in distorting the perspective isn't it ....
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra! You're absolutely right... its interesting to check if your proportions still look good at a skewed angle. Its like drawing a face upside down, and then turning the page to see if it still looks good - many times, it doesn't! I guess, using a mirror is another way to doing this, esp for large compositions. Thanks again for your wonderful feedback :)
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