Draw Tonally in
Perspective (continued)
To develop the multitude of tonal relationships in your subject,
use the peephole method (discussed in Chapter 5) of compar-
ing areas of tone. The more carefully the tones are observed
and rendered, the more realistic it becomes. Look for the half
tone or transitional tones between the lights and shadows, as
these areas help to add volume to your forms.
Now that you have rendered the large forms in relation to
each other and have constructed a feeling of space and light,
you can add a further dimension of reality to your drawing by
rendering the individual textures, topography, and nuances of
each object.
This is the time when careful scrutiny helps to reveal the indi-
vidual characteristics of each object. Do not over-render these
“secondary” details, or let them interfere with the large areas
that you have established; keep them subordinate or else you
will lose your foundation.
TIP
Remember to continually stand back
at least 6–10 feet from your drawing
to see if it is working well.