Mirror Use.
This is a complicated drawing. Looking at the drawing through a mirror can offer the artist a fresh look at the work. If there
are any glaring mistakes in the drawing, they will become obvious in the mirror image. In this example, the artist wants to
check the symmetry of the buildings. It is important to her that the vertical lines are vertical and not slightly angled. It can be
difficult to see this when you have been looking at the drawing for a long time. You can also see the drawing’s composition
(the way you have create your drawing) more objectively because this image in the mirror is unknown to you.
Note:Another way to see your work in a different light is to turn your drawing upside down. It is up to you to decide which method is better.
A Different Angle
Look at your work in as many different ways as possible. One method is to detach yourself from the
drawing so that you can judge it more effectively. Using a mirror will turn your drawing “inside
out,” and any mistakes, or elements, that you do not want in your drawing will become glaringly
obvious. The mirror is useful for checking symmetry, proportion, and measurement. It is also help-
ful in simply looking at your drawing in a new way.