The Art of Perspectives

Class Description

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of natural and linear perspective. 

The class will begin by doing in-depth study of natural perspective and five ways to portray the illusion of depth/space on a 2D surface. The students will be taught, using a “hands on” approach to illustrate positive/negative space, atmospheric space, foreground/middle ground/background, overlapping, placement, size, capturing edges, details and apply textures to create realistic surfaces.

Linear perspective will be introduced, by learning the basics of one-point perspective, using a mathematical approach to render depth.

The class will learn how to draw a one-point perspective room and a house in a natural/linear landscape. 

Then, learn the theory and application of two-point perspective by illustrating a variety of subjects using two vanishing points.

The student’s will strengthen their skills using exercises and worksheets in two-point perspective, to prepare them for their final project.

Final Project: Design a Dynamic Two-Point Perspective Cityscape!

Homework- Required on Projects and Worksheets

Additional Information

About the Instructor

Gina D'Elia

I’ve been teaching Private Art Lessons to Home School and Public School Students for 15+ yrs., in their homes, to the present day and have been a Home School Coach for 4 years. Apart from Private Art lessons, I teach at a Charter School offering Beginning Art, Art 1, and Art 2 classes. As well as, teaching 7 Art classes at a Private School, in West Hollywood, for 6-12 graders, in all mediums and subject matter.