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DRAWING A SIMPLE ROOM 79CREATING AN IMAGINARY SPACE

Essentials to remember: objects and 2
people dimmish in size as they move

farther away; parallel planes such as
walls converge toward the vanishing
point; and floors and ceilings also
converge and rise or lower toward
the horizon.

1First,drawthevhaonrisizhoinglinpeoainntd.Addanarray of
converging lines to provide a "scaffold"
for vertical, horizontal, and leaning

surfaces. This initial space will be
transparent and open to change.

first before adding furniture.
Here, additional lines have established

the different surfaces and how they
relate to each other. The space has

become more solid and real.

3 Remove the construction lines
with an eraser and the room will
becomeclearer.There is great pleasure
tobefoundin spending time inventing
interiors. With some practice, you will
beableto draw more complex objects
orpeoplewithin them.