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Sorry for the lack of postings this week, we're missing our memory card and card reader.  Have no fear, I'll find it, or have to buy a new one.  Until then here's a quick update of what we've been doing this week.

We started the week by finishing up our Chaos vs. Order paintings, then moved on to begin exploring one-point perspective.  Tuesday the class was introduced to drawing an interior using one point perspective.  We learned why there is a vanishing point and a horizon line.  We think we can even say orthoganal right!  (Lines that reced to the vanishing point)

Wednesday we explored one-point perspective from the exterior.  Students practiced creating 3-dimensional forms from to make buildings.  Thursday, was a huge day.  Now that we had some time to practice our basic ideas about linear perspective we're about to begin a cityscape.  These are sure to challenge even the most patient of artists, but the end result will be worth it.  Hopefully I'll get to post it this weekend. (keep your fingers crossed)

So here are some basic vocabulary words you should be learning, because I'm going to be using them throughout the next project.

Linear Perspective -  A drawing system that shows artists how to create the illusion of depth and volume on a flat surface

Three- Dimensional -  Something that has length, width, height (actual or implied)

Eye level - Viewpoint based on the position of the viewer

Bird's Eye View - Objects seen from above

Ant's Eye View - Objects seen larger or over the head of the viewer

Horizon Line - Eye level

Vanishing Point - Point on the horizon line where all lines reced

See you tomorrow!