Chapter 5: Elements of the Pose
Excellent three-dimensional drawing of Mickey.
Props such as this ironing board aid in creating depth.
The Sensation of Space To awaken that sensation of depth and space, hold one fist close to your face and the other at arm's length. First look at them with one eye closed. This produces a twodimensional view—no depth. On opening the other eye, suddenly there will be space around each fist and between them. It is more than a visual fact—it is a sensation. We have lived with the sensation all our lives and it has become so familiar that we take it for granted, meaning we no longer notice it. We no longer experience that fantastic sensation of depth. An artist should be aware of the sensation and use it in his/her drawing. In the following drawings, John Aquino placed the model in settings of his own devising to create the feeling of space.
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