This is a graphite pencil drawing of some objects arranged on top of a table. It took approximately 20 minutes to create. There are lines within these objects to give perspective to their shapes and to create depth within the image, it makes them appear three-dimensional. There is also a small foreshortening effect on the middle vases, for example the middle vase is huge due to the fact that it is in the centre of the image and it being the closest to the viewer, whereas the vase behind it is much smaller, not only because it is smaller in size but because it is further away. The lines within the objects, aside from giving it a three-dimensional look also draws implied lines around the image because the viewers eye follows them across all of the objects around the image. This picture is missing a backdrop which takes away from the image, if there was a backdrop the objects would stand out more. Furthermore if there was also a table or drapery it would make the objects seem right, and not floating in mid-air. |