Space
What is space?
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In terms of art, space is the area around, above, and within an object. With consideration to drawings and paintings, our goal is to create the illusion of space.
The uses of space
Many new artists overlook the importance of creating space in a drawing or painting. The result usually looks flat or objects can appear to be floating. Luckily, however, creating space in an artwork is very simple to accomplish and there are a number of ways to do it!
There are six ways an artist can create the illusion of space on a 2-Dimensional surface.
1. Overlapping
Overlapping occurs when objects that are closer to the viewer prevent the view of objects that are behind them.
2. Placement on the paper
Objects placed higher within the picture plan will appear further away.
3. Size
Objects that are smaller will appear further away from the viewer.
4. Detail
Objects that are further away should have less detail than objects that are closer to the viewer.
5. Color and Value
Objects that are further away are cooler in color temperature, while objects that are closer are warmer. Objects that are further away are lighter in value, while objects that are closer are typically darker in value.
6. Perspective
Linear perspective is a drawing method that uses lines to create the illusion of space on a flat surface. There are two types of linear perspective:
One point perspective uses one vanishing point to accomplish this illusion.
Two point perspective uses two vanishing points to create the illusion of space.
Watch the video and follow along on a separate sheet of paper.
Practice
More Practice...
Practice making 3d cubes using one-point perspective.
Project:
Create a city/landscape/location in 1 point perspective.
