The Art of Perspective: The Ultimate Guide for Artists in Every Medium

The Art of Perspectiveoffers simple but powerful techniques for achieving a convincing illusion of depth and distance, whether it's a few inches in a still life or miles in a landscape.

Start simple, with atmospheric perspective and intuitive techniques, and gradually progress to linear perspective and more complex challenges such as stairways, curves and reflections.

Use the engaging, step-by-step demonstrations and exercises to try out each essential concept for yourself, making lessons clearer and more memorable.

Learn theories that apply to all mediums, with specific advice for achieving effects using acrylic, oil, watercolor and pencil.

Get the inside scoop on professional tricks and shortcuts that make perspective easier than ever!

Forget everything you think you know (or don't know) about perspective. This book builds an easy-to-follow, ground-up understanding of how to turn a flat painting or drawing surface into a living, breathing, dimensional scene that lures viewers in. No matter how you look at it, it's the ultimate guide to perspective for artists of every medium and skill level.