Bird’s-Eye View
This pastel sketch has a high point of view, with the viewer looking down on the scene. This type of perspective is sometimes called a bird’s-eye view.
Basically, point of view is the position or angle from which an object is seen. Point of view is important to consider as you use perspective because it will help you effectively create the illusion of depth. The artist must establish the point of view of a composition before attempting to show depth through the use of perspective.
Bird’s-Eye View
This pastel sketch has a high point of view, with the viewer looking down on the scene. This type of perspective is sometimes called a bird’s-eye view.
Makeup and Goodies
Pastel and Conté on drawing paper
14" × 14" (36cm × 36cm)
Worm’s-Eye View
This sketchbook drawing depicts a low point of view sometimes called a worm’s-eye view.
A View of Trevi Fountain
Graphite on sketchbook paper
12" × 8" (30cm × 20cm)