(2D art) Can I practice Perspective digitally rather than traditionally?

[Deleted User]

Hi there, I wanted to ask a quick question about perspective.
So I'm practicing making basic boxes using perspective, I'm using pencil and paper. My only gripe is how long it takes compared to digital, where you can shift + click to make a line.

I want to switch to digital temporarily to learn perspective, is that ok to do? I want to use it until I can freeform perspective on my own. And I won't abandon traditional drawing because there's so much I need to learn from it.

Eric Chadwick

Yes.

Alex_J

Are you self-teaching?

If so, a great thing to do when you have thoughts like this - like, "is this a good way to learn?" etc -- is to just try it and monitor your progress. After a couple months, look back and take note of how things turned out. Then, pass on the knowledge!

Of course, learning from others who've already walked the path is way more efficient than learning everything from scratch. But the point is, nobody knows you better than yourself, and thus with some practice (and the internet) you can become your ultimate teacher. But the key is passing on what you've learned, because that is what makes "self-learning" possible in the first place for any of us. 

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Eric Chadwick said:

Yes.

Ok, thank you for the answer!

BIGTIMEMASTER said:

Are you self-teaching?

If so, a great thing to do when you have thoughts like this - like, "is this a good way to learn?" etc -- is to just try it and monitor your progress. After a couple months, look back and take note of how things turned out. Then, pass on the knowledge!

Of course, learning from others who've already walked the path is way more efficient than learning everything from scratch. But the point is, nobody knows you better than yourself, and thus with some practice (and the internet) you can become your ultimate teacher. But the key is passing on what you've learned, because that is what makes "self-learning" possible in the first place for any of us. 

Yeah I'm self-teaching!
Recently I read an article (http://blendernpr.org/npr-learning-path/#learn) about self-teaching. They said what you've said about monitoring your progress (the difference is that instead of a month, it's a week).
I'm starting to monitor my progress at the beginning of this week.

Also I'm practicing being more open about my art knowledge slowly. I'm pretty shy when it comes to my art, and sometimes I act stupid and ask dumb weird questions. But as I learn more, I hope to give others solid advice too instead of giving compliments like I always do.

Alex_J

All questions are dumb questions. By willingly embarrassing yourself, you've saved others who've had the same question but lacked boldness to ask. 

RN

If I were you I would practise with both mediums, but use digital for production because of precision and quality.

By the way, the best perspective learning material I know are these two:

• Successful Drawing (book, Andrew Loomis)
• Elements of Perspective (free website, Burce MacEvoy)

The former is more fun, the latter is more thorough.