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dmp how to draw in proportion video
Mark's videos are awesome, but I cannot figure out how to use the string that hangs down from the still life box. If there was a shot directly behind Mark showing what it is lined up with it would make sense to me. I just see a string and don't know how to use it. For example, does it hang directly in the middle of the object you are drawing because it looks to me like it is off to the side. IDK I can't figure it out and want to learn this great way of drawing. If anyone can explain I would be soooo grateful
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A vertical plumb line, usually centrally positioned, is the equivalent of a centrally drawn line on the canvas.
The plumb line is then a secure reference line to which every distance on the still life can be measured and reproduced with confidence on the canvas.
The plumb line is also useful for measuring angles using an adjustable protractor. In essence the plumb line is a single grid line.
Additionally if you line up a white dot on the back wall with a black dot on the plumb line you can take up the same head and eye position, giving you consistently accurate measurements.
Denis
Better to drop the vertical to the side of the still life, The distances are more accurately measured, being slightly longer than those measured from a central line. Additionally the central zone can be quite a busy place in your still life.
Denis