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46 Artists & Illustrators``````The core principles of linear perspective are welldocumented. The illustration of the parallel linesof a receding road narrowing until it vanishes atthe horizon is now ubiquitous. Although anunderstanding of linear perspective helps you tostructure your observational sketches, you’ll``````achieve the same outcome through faithfullydrawing the shapes you see in front of you. Depthin a drawing is about much more than just theapparent convergence of parallel lines.Jake’s book DRAW is published by Ilex Press, £17.99.http://www.jakespicerart.co.uk``````AtmosphericperspectiveIn nearer subjects youwill see more vividcolours, brighter lightsand darker darks;atmosphericdistortions causedistant objects toappear paler, bluer andless tonally distinct.You’ll see thisemphasised on mistydays and it will be yourmost effective tool foremphasising depth inlandscapes, wherelinear perspective isless easily employed.``````HOW TO DRAWPRACTICAL PERSPECTIVEJake Spicer’s guide to dealing with distance``````Materials: 2Bpencil, eraser,sharpener,cartridge paper,watercolours,fi neliner pen.``````Distance & scaleThe more distant yoursubject, the smaller itwill appear, comparethe top and bottomlimits of similar sizedsubjects within aspace to gauge theirrelative scales andcreate the impressionof distance.``````sketchbookBOOK OF THE MONTHGlyn Macey’s World of AcrylicsThis beautifully produced book from British artist and authorGlyn Macey is totally infectious, fi lled with vibrantdemonstrations, many with a seafaring theme. His enthusiasmfor acrylics could tempt die-hard oil painters to experiment withthe medium. If you’re the least bit curious about using acrylics,this one is worth a look.Search Press, £15.99``````Winsor & Newton’s Brush Cleaner Derergente Pennelli,£3.15, is a water-miscible solvent that promises toremove dried oil, alkyd and acrylic colour from brushes.To bring oil-encrusted hog-bristles back from the brink,try soaking them in the cleaner overnight.http://www.winsornewton.comGOOD AS NEW43 Sketchbook.indd 46 09/06/2016 09:15