This clever book teaches artists the unique skill of drawing perspective for spectacular landscapes, fantastic interiors, and other wildly animated...
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Aug 04, 2011
Johnny
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In this entertaining and incredibly informative book, David takes his empty headed friend Mugg on a trip through the (comically questionable) history and application of perspective. Even though his book carries the power of a high level college course, Mr. Chelsea tames the beast of perspective by actually making the entire book a paneled story, just like a graphic novel.
As the story progresses he moves us from the remedial to the practical and finally leaves us standing on the pinna More...
As the story progresses he moves us from the remedial to the practical and finally leaves us standing on the pinna More...
Jul 12, 2011
Chip'sBookBinge
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I only heard about this book from reading Making Comics by Scott McCloud. If it weren't for him, I'd never have given this book a look. It's a very valuable and entertaining way of looking at the complexities of Perspective. The book itself is presented exactly like like that of Scott's books: Understanding Comics, Making Comics, etc.... It's all done in comic book form.
The things you learn inside this book are 1-Point, 2-Point and 3-Point Perspective as well as Circles and Human figur More...
The things you learn inside this book are 1-Point, 2-Point and 3-Point Perspective as well as Circles and Human figur More...
Jun 05, 2009
Jeremy
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Drawing in perspective seemed simple enough to me. Drawing lines to the vanishing points and then constructing vertical lines from point to point... and... uuh... wait, you mean I can take a floor plan and accurately draw it out in 3D perspective?
This book answered a few questions I had and then gave me more answers to questions I hadn't even thought of asking. The best part is, it's all in comic book format, inspired by Scott McCloud's books. What better way to learn a visual craf More...
This book answered a few questions I had and then gave me more answers to questions I hadn't even thought of asking. The best part is, it's all in comic book format, inspired by Scott McCloud's books. What better way to learn a visual craf More...
Dec 27, 2008
Eric
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This book seems like it's going to be invaluable to me as I work on getting my drawing chops back. It is easy to understand, and gives practical examples of the techniques and concepts presented.
The only gripe I had was that the sections on multi-point perspective, and floor plans, could have been easier to understand. To be fair, they are not simple concepts. I think that some practice and re-reading will clear up my remaining confusion.
The only gripe I had was that the sections on multi-point perspective, and floor plans, could have been easier to understand. To be fair, they are not simple concepts. I think that some practice and re-reading will clear up my remaining confusion.
Aug 03, 2011
Quite nicely done. There are better books on perspective out there, but none quite as focused as this one.
May 18, 2008
Erik
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Specialized, but if you are interested in learning artistic perspective, start here. The book is done in comics form, much like Scott McCloud's Understanding Comics. The visual presentation makes the lessons very accessible, though at the end your head will be pounding looking at some of the bizarre perspective grids Chelsea throws at you. Still, I've never found a more approachable book on the subject. Just don't peek to the end, lest you fear to read the beginning.
Aug 11, 2008
Amanda
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It was okay. The thing is, I already knew pretty much all of it from drawing classes.
If you know nothing about perspective then it might be a good place to start.
For me, I think it was a good refresher "course," but even then it was slow going. I skipped quite a few pages in the beginning just because it was so elementary.
If you know nothing about perspective then it might be a good place to start.
For me, I think it was a good refresher "course," but even then it was slow going. I skipped quite a few pages in the beginning just because it was so elementary.
Oct 27, 2008
Gloriavirtutisumbra
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This valiantly attempts to teach the unteachable perspective visually. I may almost have it...but will probably have to reread it a few more times before the secret of perspective sinks in. A good choice to try if you are also having difficulty!
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