ScottBriscoe

Hi All, I wanted to let anyone that’s interested know that I’ve just posted my next class perspective drawing on SkillShare. This class is all about drawing in two-point perspective using Affinity Designer. Like my previous class, “Beginning with the Basics”, I go into a lot of detail about how to draw objects accurately in perspective. Link: http://skl.sh/2bKODG8 (Free for a limited time) I’ve also created a companion class where I demonstrate, step-by-step, how to draw a racing wheel in Affinity Designer. Link: http://skl.sh/2bKP03t (Free also for a limited time) Together these classes offer a little over three hours of instruction and cover: How to draw objects at the angle of your choosing. For example, if you want to draw your object with it facing the viewer at 36° angle, you will learn how to do that. Where to locate vanishing points to avoid perspective distortion. How to measure in foreshortened distances in two-point perspective. For example, to draw a perfect cube, it needs to be as wide as it is tall as it is deep. I demonstrate how to do this without any guesswork. This leads to a demonstration of how to draw perfect circles in perspective. I provide workflows on managing guide structures to prevent getting lost in a tangle of construction lines. I also share many tips and strategies for working in Affinity Designer. Once again, I am offering each of these classes for Free for a limited time. As a reminder, if you’ve already joined SkillShare, you can already view these classes for free. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. Thanks, Scott

hathawayjoe3 - Again, thanks so much for your feedback. In the next class, the COV Rig continues to prove its value when using it to draw two-point perspective! The project is coming along nicely and I hope to have it available soon. :)

Affinity Jack - Thanks for posting this tutorial. You've included several handy tips that I know folks will be glad to know about. Cheers, Scott

hathawayjoe3 - Thanks for taking the time to post your feedback. The COV Rig really helps us get control of drawing in perspective. It's been a huge game changer for me. I'll try and work in all of the Affinity Designer tips that I can in future classes. Be sure and grab the link above to enroll in the "Beginning with Basics" class for free!

Hi All, I have just added a project-based class to compliment what was shown in my “Basics” class on “Get(ting) Better at Perspective Drawing”. It’s short, it’s enlightening, and it’s free! I walk you through a project from planning to final render. It’s an opportunity to practice what we’ve already learned about perspective drawing - plus I introduce a technique not covered in the “Basics” class called ‘projection’. In addition, I demonstrate some basic shading techniques to enhance dimensionality using Affinity Designer. Once again, this is a free class on SkillShare. Class link: http://skl.sh/24FNB2H For anyone that may be interested in my “Beginning with the Basics” class, I have a link for another 25 folks to enroll in the class for FREE! Link: http://skl.sh/1UHyOPr *Update: Class link: http://skl.sh/1O2zp1G- The current offer is 3 months of Skillshare for 99 cents. Please enjoy, Scott

Alfred- Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I am glad to hear you're finding the information accessible and enjoy the problem solving scenarios. I think your observations about when - and when not to - use the music are valid (as are Bill's). Cheers, Scott

Hi All, I just wanted to let everyone know how much I appreciate their interest in my perspective drawing class - the response has been tremendous. I've also posted a couple of sample lessons on Vimeo so anyone can check out my teaching style and how topics are presented in the class. Thanks, Scott

Bill, thanks for the feedback. I am glad you're finding the information useful. You hit upon two things I struggled with while putting this class together. 1) I went back and forth on the music idea. In the end, it seemed like there needed to be something to fill in the blank spaces so, I went with music. I thought something upbeat would keep folks from falling asleep while watching me build guide structures ;-). 2) Regarding the amount of information presented in the class. Earlier versions of my introduction video actually included a disclaimer acknowledging; knowing how and why things work doesn't appeal to everyone. I removed this disclaimer just before I released the class with the justification: perspective drawing simply comes with an inherent amount of problem solving. For example, if I want to draw a particular object in perspective, I need to have enough knowledge to reproduce that object in whatever orientation would best present it to the viewer. Like any other artistic discipline (control of composition, values, color, etc.), we need to be able to step up our game when using perspective so we can create the artwork we desire. Again, thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. I've started preparation for my next class and I definitely want input on what is working - and what is not. Sincerely, Scott

Nice idea and demonstration. Thanks for sharing. Scott

KevinTheBright - Glad to have you aboard!

Alfred - Great! Thank you for enrolling.

Thanks! Any feedback, whenever you're able to get around to it, will be very much appreciated.

Hi All - I have just posted my class: “Get Better at Perspective Drawing: Beginning with the Basics - using Affinity Designer” on SkillShare.com. If you’re someone who has ever struggled with creating accurate perspective, or found it difficult to portray a strong sense of depth within your artwork, or have ever been bothered by the distorted shapes that often occur using standard perspective methods - I believe the insights, skills, and techniques shared in this class will be very helpful to you. This class doesn’t focus on the isometric perspective grid that’s already available in Affinity Designer. Instead, I take an in depth look at how draw in actual 3D perspective and explain how to translate real world measurements and distances into your drawings. That said, I take full advantage of the wonderful tools and features available within Affinity Designer to create efficient workflows while drawing in perspective. SkillShare provides me an option that allows the first 25 class enrollees to take the class for free using this link: http://skl.sh/22xKNoQ *Update: Sorry, the link above expired last week. Here's a new link with another 25 FREE enrollments: http://skl.sh/1UHyOPr *Update: Class link: http://skl.sh/1O2zp1G- The current offer is 3 months of Skillshare for 99 cents. The class is a little over two hours long and provides a solid foundation for drawing better in perspective. Thanks, Scott