Gayle Weisfield

Sunday, November 13, 2011 2-6 pm

90+ framed pieces and still more to come. Everything from large and small framed original watercolor pieces, matted studies, prints, scratch and dents, a whoopsie or two, as well as cards, posters, even surplus supplies, paints, and paper.

Everything goes, except the dog and he is good for another year.

I am building a new larger studio on the ground floor level of hog barn #2 and want to start with a few empty drawers!

I have been working around the clock since Jackson Hole to get the Flying Pig Studio “guest house” ready for future retreats, art escapes, and one-on-one immersion painting classes.

Am I getting closer? Come check it out! Celebrate with me by tipping a glass of wine and enjoying some yummy snacks while shopping for gifts and stocking stuffers. By invitation only so please call for an invite or RSVP to info@gayleweisfield.com or call my home phone 509-365-3709 so I’ll know how many little smokies to defrost.

Directions to Farm – 386 Lyle Snowden Rd
Take Hwy 84 east toward Hood River
Take Exit 64 and turn left onto Button Bridge Road and go over the toll bridge (.75 toll) into Washington
Turn right (east) on Hwy 14 and go 10.5 miles
Turn left (small road sign labels this Old Hwy 8 ) toward Appleton and go 1.1 miles
Turn right on Canyon Road (at the intersection with the blue Wineries sign) and go .3 miles (very close – keep your eyes open for first left)
Turn left on Lyle Snowden Rd toward Klickitat Canyon Winery and go 3.8 miles
Flying Pig Studio at the Hog Farm is on the right
Turn onto gravel road into the farm – the entrance will be marked

This animation of a window wall with balcony and railings, with and without shadows is drawn in one point perspective.

Starting with a line drawing of overlapping boxes that represent the shapes which make up a typical  window opening and balcony. I set up this animation with the viewer standing parallel with the window wall with eye level and the Horizon line at the balcony floor.

Key elements of a one point perspective.

• Horizon Line: A horizontal line generally at the horizon or the viewers eye level .
• Vanishing Point: All lines vanish to this single point always on the Horizon Line.
• Picture Plane: In one point this is always parallel with the HL or in this case the window wall.

Lets review these terms.

• Horizon Line is a single arbitrary line placed by the artist on the page often best when not placed at the center of the page  creating an uninteresting division of space.
• Vanishing Point is the exact point where the artist eye focuses the horizon line it can be to the right or left of the page or subject, but must be located on the HL.
• Picture Plane, (here the window wall)  is parallel with the HL and perpendicular with the VP.

Artistic View Point with perspective.

View Point. To move the artist’s line of site or eye level in relationship with the Horizon line,

• Low View point. The artist eye level or view point is from below the balcony looking up towards the Horizon line.
• High View Point. The artist eye level or view point is from above the balcony looking down towards the HL.
• Fun?

Adding Shadows.

I’ve added a shadow to the animation that shows you how much it changes  based on your point of view. It can be easier to draw the balcony window first then add the shadow so you don’t become confused on your perspective. Perspective must not be drawn wrong, or it will confuse the viewer.

When adding shadows to your buildings, remember you use the light source (in this case the sun) as the Vanishing Point. Shadows follows the same rules as perspective when falling on an uneven surface.

Amazing what a difference shadows make in creating more interesting painting. They are a great design tool, adding contrast and interest to your work beyond just the drawing of a balcony, window and railing. We are not always lucky enough to have the best light but this does not have to stop you from adding shadows as they would have looked on a sunny day.

Coming soon – Two Point Perspective…