Perspective Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide Paperback – July 17, 2015

If you can only own 5 books on art, this would easily be one of them. I bought Scott Roberts how to draw book (a really essential book for the intermediate perspective artist btw), and I have found that perspective made easy fills in the missing information not found on that book. I have the classic book everyone uses basic perspective drawing a visual guide by John Montague, and yet Robbie Lee's book also covers much information that is missing from johns book mainly 3 point perspective. Let me explain why for the serious art student such a simple book is soo essential. It covers not only 1 point, 2 point and 3 point perspective in an easy to understand methods, but also HOW TO use perspective 1 point or 2 point for drawing landscapes and landscape features, which Scott Robertson shows but does not explain. MOST IMPORTANTLY this book provides geometric solutions for drawing with OFF THE PAGE VANISHING POINTS in both 2 point AND 3 point. The 3 point off the page VANISHING point solution and explanation is something that not even the two books Perspective for comic book artists by David Chelsea explain clearly, and yet those two books are unequaled in their explanation of 4 point, 5 point, and 6 point perspective drawing yet can't explain off the page VP solutions like Robbie Lee's book does. If you get this book it will help you understand how to work with use and setup perspective grids. I couldn't understand Scott Robertson's how to draw book chapters on perspective grids without this book. I know Robbie Lee's book may at first glance seem simplistic, maybe eve short and brief, but this book has some seriously important info that is packed in tightly that other more popular or thicker books on art or architectural perspective lack. I have over 30 books on perspective, this book is easily in my top 5 books on the subject because of its easy to understand fundamentals that are not covered in any other books on the subject. If anything I would like to ask Robbie Lee personally to make a second book, a sequel covering 4point and beyond, shadows and shading as well as other difficult perspective and geometry problems in a simple to understand and memorize way like he has with this book.

I bought this book intending to let my 10yo use it next school year, but she couldn't wait until the school year started. Here's a snapshot of her *very first* attempt to implement what she's learned from sneaking peaks at the book while I wasn't looking. For a first try, I think this is a phenomenal improvement from her typical kiddo drawing skills. This book is kid-friendly and inviting--but don't be fooled. It isn't above the dignity of an adult either. I think this book is great for everyone.

Finally! Drawing with proper perspective has always been something I struggle with. This guide explains things in a way that I understand. It's a very user friendly read. Well worth it.

The book that finally made basic perspective make sense to me. Plenty of visuals and examples and explains almost every question a beginner needs to know.

Have you ever seen a drawing ro painting that looked amazing, but there was something about it that just wasn't quite right. You may not be able to put your finger on it, but there was something about it that was off. Chances are good that the perspective was off in some part or all of the drawing. Getting perspective right is key if you want to create artwork that will set you apart from other artists. Perspective is often the most misunderstood aspect of creating great artwork among amateur and intermediate artists. Having a firm grasp of the subject can take your art to the next level, and this book will make it easier than ever before. Highly recommended.

I teach a class here at a college and this is exactly what i touch upon for my student to learn. This is the basics of perspective and its about time someone put it in book form. Great Book!

This was a gift for my grandson so I am going to tell you what he said. "Its probably for 4th. grade and up"(he's in 5th grade). "It shows you every single step, how to bring things out and what kind of colors to use." He also gave it the star level.So there you have it!

Arrived on time great condition good price excellent seller very helpful with understanding perspective