The Illusion of Depth - Contrast, Aerial Perspective and Form

In this first part of 'The Illusion of Depth' series, I cover contrast, atmospheric perspective / aerial perspective and form. Using color and value related concepts to add depth to your artwork.

Artwork used with permission:

#depth #artlesson #3D

[Phantomyre]

I know this is going to sound weird, especially since this is over 7 years old-- but I've been struggling with flat-feeling images for so long. I knew I lacked something but couldn't figure out what. I created shadows, edges etc. But even then-- it still felt flat. Then I realized I needed depth, but didn't know how. And your video helped me. It's so simple and to the point. I literally teared up in joy as it was liberating to know. Thank you so much!

[rche]

As a high school art teacher (adv draw adv pntg and others 2d), I can't say enough about these videos! So clear and succinct! They are perfect, telling us all that's important and nothing that isn't. You do things that I can't demonstrate in ten minutes but shouldn't take up the whole period doing. Thank you so much for being a valid and ACCURATE/objective resource for us teachers to use to better our instruction. I could show you from one year to the next, a portraiture project, taught exactly the same, except for the addition of your facial feature videos. The improvements are subtle but important. It also helps when the kids hear you saying the same stuff I'm always saying.. Proves I actually do have an education and I'm not just making it up. A biggie as of late was your how to hold a pencil video. I'm always talking about it, trying to get them to stop "writing" to draw. When they saw your video they were like "oh. Ok". Prior they acted like I was just trying to make them miserable. Thanks so much!!

[deepikaramshetty]

You are an exceptional teacher!! Thank you for all the time and effort....you make learning fun....

[pinaymlc]

Darn you for being so adorable! Trying to pick up drawing again and I'm sitting here w a stupid smile watching the bloopers.

[graemeduddridge]

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[MartinNebelong]

Great video Proko. I'm really enjoying your way of teaching.. very light and fun to watch.

[kevinnoel]

Self-taught artist struggle with portraits as the topic of values needs extensive coverage. Thanks for sharing this knowledge with the wider public Proko!

[sholae]

THIS is one of the best videos I have EVER watched on how to improve my art skills, thank you!! You broke it down so clearly!

[Hamazan]

Your laughter in the takeouts is beautiful. :)

[NatChasouwall]

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[ficheye]

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[RichaKumariGMSTelipuraJagadhar]

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[Mortamir_ActionFigures]

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[nid]

Great tutorial, we appreciate all the hard work you put in these!

[carnngi]

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[theFriendlyGhst]

That's really helpful. I had a teaching who would point out that there wasn't much depth in my drawings but wouldn't really say anything about how to fix that.

[victorlozada]

Thanks a lot Proko, I've never had the chance of receiving formal education on art and this comes at a great time. You are an excellent artist and instructor!!

[dragonking]

Thanks for the tutorial. You’re the only one who helped me, more than other channels.

[miner]

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[j.elizabeth]

Your voice is so clear and easy to follow. Gets through the ADD somehow!