Chapter 5: Elements of the Pose
Props such as this ironing board aid
in creating depth.
Excellent three-dimensional
drawing of Mickey.
The Sensation of Space ............................................................................................
To awaken that sensation of depth and space, hold one fist close to your face and the
other at arm's length. First look at them with one eye closed. This produces a two-
dimensional view—no depth. On opening the other eye, suddenly there will be space
around each fist and between them. It is more than a visual fact—it is a sensation.
We have lived with the sensation all our lives and it has become so familiar that we take
it for granted, meaning we no longer notice it. We no longer experience that fantastic
sensation of depth. An artist should be aware of the sensation and use it in his/her
drawing.
In the following drawings, John Aquino placed the model in settings of his own devising
to create the feeling of space.
