How to Achieve Perspective
In order to achieve perspective, we must make a number of observations. The forms or objects that we draw on a flat surface actually have depth and dimension in real life. As we view them and place their shapes and forms on our drawing surface, we must always try to represent that depth to make the objects appear realistic.
In the examples below, notice that one of the arrows and one of the roads appears to have depth while the others appear flat.
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