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Peter Mueller

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Hello I would like to delve a bit deeper into the subject of perspective. As I like books as learning sources, I have identified a few that have had generally positive reviews. But I have been given excellent advice on the forum here before so I thought I better ask for your recommendations prior to spending any money. Any suggestions and tips are welcome. Thank you all in advance

Pat Harrison

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You may want to have a look at the following websites https://www.arttutor.com/tags/perspective https://www.painters-online.co.uk/search.htm?s=perspective Here are some videos too https://landscapeartblog.wordpress.com/?s=perspective
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Alan Green

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Pat's right, there are gazillions of website tutorials on the subject of perspective and you can learn a lot without spending any money. When it comes to real books, lessons come in unexpected places; even "How to draw comics the Marvel way" includes sections on one-, two- and three-point perspective. Don't discount Charity shops - why pay £14.99 in WHSmiths when you can get the same lesson for a pound a few doors along the street?

Peter Mueller

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Thank you for your tips. I had seen the results on the subject here on the website but the other two were new to me. I'll give them a try.
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Robert Jones, NAPA

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There's also Stan Smith, on Anatomy Perspective and Composition for the Artist - was published by Macdonald; I expect it's out of print, but there should be old copies, or maybe re-prints, about. I haven't read it for a while now, but perhaps I should again.... I remember it being a good course to work through.
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I found a little book- The Thames and Hudson Manual - Rendering with pen and ink. Reproduction or representation of an architect's design in the form of a drawing of a building as it will appear, complete with accessory details such as trees, traffic and people, including shadows and reflection etc. This book dates back to 1979, so I don't know if it's still available. This lucky find £2.00. Well worth a search.

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Peter Mueller

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Once again, many thanks for all those great comments and tips. I am afraid I haven't been able to post for a couple of weeks due to a main phone cable having been cut but in the meantime I bought 'Understanding Perspective' by Giovanni Civardi. I have only just begun to work with it but it seems quite comprehensive and has had excellent reviews elsewhere.

julie mack

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I have 1. Pocket Art: Portrait Drawing 2. The Sketch Encyclopedia 3. Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain I found these books best for me because I learned a lot from them, I bought them from back to school coupon code, these books are very helpful especially for beginners, I suggest you at least buy one from them I hope you will find much help.

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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Sorry Kathryn, but what has this to do with painting etc?, or is it an advertisement for some service or other.

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I’ve reported it, irrelevant nonsense and is best ignored. 
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