Krishna, an 8-year-old boy, is taking his pet dog – Scooby, for a walk in a park. Scooby is walking in front of Krishna. The boy is holding a 3 feet long leash in his left hand and an ice-cream cone in his right hand. Sky is clear and it is 5 o’clock in the evening. They are walking on a pathway which is lined with lamp posts on both the sides. These lamp posts are equidistant from each other. Scooby heard a sound, stopped walking, turned back and looked at Krishna. Draw this scene from the point of view of the dog.
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For point-of-view drawings:
- Establish the eye level clearly,
- Use perspective lines for pathways and objects,
- Keep foreground elements larger and background elements smaller,
- Maintain consistent light and shadow direction.
Step 1: Point of View and Perspective
The scene should be drawn from the dog’s eye level. The dog’s head or ears may appear partially in the foreground, with Krishna visible ahead, turned back towards the viewer. The pathway and lamp posts should show correct linear perspective, converging towards a vanishing point.
Step 2: Placement of Figures and Objects
Krishna must be shown holding the leash in his left hand and an ice-cream cone in his right hand. The leash should appear taut or slightly curved, connecting the dog and the boy. Lamp posts must be placed symmetrically on both sides of the pathway and spaced evenly.
Step 3: Background and Environment
The sky should appear clear, suggesting early evening light. Trees, bushes, or park elements may be lightly sketched to enhance depth without overcrowding the composition.
Step 4: Light and Shade
Use pencil shading to suggest the 5 o’clock evening light. Shadows of Krishna, the dog, and the lamp posts should fall consistently in one direction, enhancing realism and depth.
Step 5: Line Quality and Detailing
Clean, confident pencil lines should be used. Fine details such as facial expression of Krishna, texture of the pathway, and structure of lamp posts should be carefully observed and drawn.
