First Year Drawing by D. R. Augsburg First Year Drawing by D. R. Augsburg    

Lesson 10: Wigwams in Perspective (Objects, Position, and Perspective)

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In this lesson, children draw wigwams different distances away from the viewer. Note that closer wigwams are drawn larger with thicker strokes and farther wigwams are drawn smaller with lighter strokes. Also note that the tops of all wigwams touch the horizon line. The instructor demonstrates each drawing and directs children to copy the drawings. Children should practice these drawings over the week.

  1. Using a horizon line, draw 3 wigwams various distances away. Draw the near ones with heavy lines and those farther away with lighter lines.
  2. Using a horizon line, draw 4 wigwams various distances away. Draw the near ones with heavy lines and those farther away with lighter lines.
  3. Using a horizon line, draw 5 wigwams various distances away. Draw the near ones with heavy lines and those farther away with lighter lines.
  4. Using a horizon line, draw 6 wigwams various distances away. Draw the near ones with heavy lines and those farther away with lighter lines.