Introduction
In this tutorial, we will learn concepts for creating landscapes, such as the horizon line, vanishing point perspective, how to create depth, what composition is, and how to handle proportions in a landscape.
We will use the Clip Studio Paint application for cell phones, which offers 30 free hours per month with all its functions, you can also access its plans for smartphones.
The Clip Studio Paint application for cell phones has two versions: simple mode and studio mode.
For this tutorial, we will use Studio mode, as it allows you to access all the features of Clip Studio Paint, just like the computer version.
If the app is in Home mode, you can change it by clicking the three dots in the top right corner and selecting the "Switch to Studio mode" option.
We will start with an explanation of some concepts to create landscapes
horizon line
The horizon line is an imaginary line that represents the eye level of the observer. In a landscape drawing, this line functions to establish the perspective and depth of the scene.
Below are examples of the horizon line with the viewer.
We eliminate the viewer and we can observe how the landscape presents different points of view and depth.
Perspective of a vanishing point
It is a point on the horizon line where all lines will converge to that point, creating a visual illusion of perspective.
By creating the horizon line and the vanishing point we can obtain different views of the objects we want to draw.
If the objects are above the line, we will see the bottom of the object, and if the objects we put are below the horizon line, we will see the top of the objects.
Create vanishing point
To create a vanishing point perspective in your application:
We create a layer, either vector or raster, hold down the layer and look for the Ruler/Vignette option. Then, we click Create Perspective Rule.
Create depth in a landscape
Overlap
Superimposition works by placing one object on top of another, thus creating the illusion that one object is closer and the other further away from the viewer.
Relative Size
To create the illusion of perspective and depth, objects that are closer to the viewer are drawn larger, while those that are further away are drawn smaller.
So that the depth is observed more accurately, we can reduce the opacity of the most distant object.
Detail and Texture
Objects in the foreground tend to have more detail and sharper textures, while objects in the background are less detailed and blurrier.
Warm and cold colors
Warm colors (reds, oranges, yellows) tend to appear closer, while cool colors (blues, greens, violets) tend to appear further away. This is due to the way we perceive the environment.
When we look at a landscape, we see the dullest and coldest colors in the distance, while up close we see brighter and warmer colors.
Next, we will observe two images: one that follows the rule explained above and another that does not. Thus, we can see the difference in depth perception simply by changing the colors.
Degraded
We can create depth by grading a single color, as closer objects look sharper, while farther away objects appear duller.
Proportions
When creating several objects in a landscape, we must take into account the proportions of each object to know which object is larger and which is smaller.
Composition
Composition in a drawing refers to the organization of the elements that are observed within the image frame.
There are several such as:
Rule of Thirds: Divide the image into a 3x3 grid, creating nine equal parts. The points where the lines intersect are points of natural interest. Placing key elements at or near these points can create a balanced and attractive composition.
Step by step landscape example
Before starting to make your landscape, it is good to look for references and inspiration. With this, we can create small sketches to develop the image. To make these sketches, we can use some types of composition.
We can create these small sketches digitally or in a notebook for greater freedom; Choose the one you like best.
1.- We create the canvas; For this example, we will use a size of 740 x 480.
2.- We place the base color of the image in the background.
3.- We draw the sketch, using the horizon line and a vanishing point to place the objects in perspective. In this example, we draw a small house in perspective.
We are perfecting the sketch until it is as we need it.
4.-We begin to detail the drawing. As we saw earlier, objects in the foreground tend to be more detailed than objects in the background. In this example, the tree in the foreground will have more detail than the trees in the background.
5.- We continue detailing and arranging the trees that are part of the landscape, adding textures and leaves to give it a better finish.
6.- On some occasions, like in this drawing, you can change your mind about the arrangement of some objects. In this case, the house was moved so that it could be seen better.
7.- We continue detailing until we like the result
I hope this tutorial has been helpful to you. Dare to draw on your cell phone without the need for a digital pen or tablet! Thank you very much for going through this tutorial.
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