Essentially, they will talk about horizon lines, vanishing points and view points. They are an important guide for an artist to master drawing and painting realistic looking art.

With full knowledge of how to create realistic 2-dimensional drawings, an artist soon gains confidence that they can create lifelike paintings...

* Your picture appears to have depth and substance even though it has been created on a flat surface

* Mood and atmosphere is captured by your pencil drawing

* Your portrait painting looks as if the subject could leap from the canvas to shake your hand

Yet, for an art beginner, perspective drawing can seem to be a mystery.

Even top professional artists and illustrators can rely too heavily on the rules of perspectives. At times they produce artificial paintings although every effort has been made to honor the perspective laws...

* Objects look distorted

* The resulting image gives no more than a sense of flatness

Recognizing your own unique artistic viewpoint is the key to getting the best from perspectives.

Here are some reasons why you see the world differently from the person standing beside you...

* Physical differences... You could be shorter or taller

* Your eyesight will be different... You could be short-sighted while your neighbor is long-sighted

* You will see colors differently... You could have perfect color vision while others are color impaired

Your emotional response to the art subject also affects the resulting drawing and painting. If you have a passion for the subject your interest levels will be high. The finished picture will be better.

Whatever art critics say about your artwork you know your drawings and paintings show your view of reality. Knowing that your view of the world is unique justifies your artistic vision...

Enjoy your painting and drawing... "Your Art is your own perspective on life!"