Quick Tip 237 - The Horizon Line

[@patrickcharles7190]

*To anyone who has been searching for an explanation of the horizon line: THIS IS IT! I've been painting for years and have helped others and can say that this is the best tutorial on the subject, hands down. While others complicate and confuse, Diane brilliantly, and clearly, discusses and demonstrates the horizon line so that anyone can understand in less than seventeen minutes. Well worth watching. Thanks for posting.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you, @Patick Gay

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[@grantfleming]

A wonderful clarification of 'horizontal line" vs. "horizon". I've read books and articles on perspective and never fully understood the concept until watching this quick tip. Thanks Diane!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I suspect a number of teachers know something so well, they take it for granted that others know it, too.

[@AbiNomac]

I agree. This explanation sealed the deal.

[@bio-plasmictoad5311]

Excellent teacher, I've been painting for about 17/18 year's more than half my life and still are learning. As a painter or artist you never stop learning, I'll be a student of drawing and painting till my last day's and I've enjoyed every minute of it, it's the greatest hobby in the world for its endless possibilities and endless learning.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

And one of these days, you will realize that "hobby" has become a life line.

[@bio-plasmictoad5311]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction Absolutely, it's what I live for.

[@rhorchar]

I just came across this video on my search because I am starting to draw again. I never had a class so I look for everything online. This is a fantastic explanation, the BEST I have seen. Thank you so much.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad it was helpful! Have fun with it.

[@rhorchar]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction I sure will, I'm really excited about starting to draw again. Have a fantastic day and weekend.

[@lindseyfaelan8339]

Thank you for this wonderfully clear explanation. As someone who has always been intimidated by perspective, having a straight forward understanding of the horizon line has helped me immensely. You are a wonderful teacher.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Have fun with this, Lindsey. Thanks for watching.

[@jessicawells6201]

What a great teacher! This video has great variety of examples from finding the horizon line through buildings, indoors, and outdoors. Sometimes seeing it on paper, instead of a Photoshop demonstration is exactly as needed. Thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wow, thank you!

[@perspective687]

One word "AMAZING" JUST ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. This is by far the BEST explanation and teaching on the subject of the horizon line.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wow, thank you!

[@perspective687]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction you are so welcome please keep this amazing content coming 😁😁😀

[@psyflyhunter8543]

The best explanation I have seen yet. So much easier to understand with the ruler. thank you Dianne.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Have fun with it!

[@salliewhitney5889]

This language issue of horizon line has ALWAYS perplexed me. Thanks so much!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You as well as thousands of other artists. We need another term. Perhaps someday, somebody will coin one that will stick.

[@rainerburmeister5758]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction you might call it the eye line .

[@patricialeonard9622]

Great explanation! I’ve watched some single point perspective tutorials and tried drawing using the information in sketching but always struggled because I thought the horizon was the vanishing point and then there was the dilemma when the horizon was not in sight. I’ve been at this for less than a year so I won’t beat myself up too much. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Ah, what a difference a little clarity makes. Have fun with it now that you KNOW.

[@Doppy34]

Wow such a great tip, thanks Dianne from the bottom of my heart.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are welcome.

[@jodiking7983]

Thanks!

[@Beaulini]

Hello Dianne... I enjoy all your Tips, but the horizonal line is one of the best. Great Teacher, you are.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you.

[@fishykoala2034]

This was SUCH a great explanation!! It's been a while since I covered perspective and this was the perfect refresher. Super easy to follow and I loved all the examples! Amazing!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad you enjoyed and found value in this Quick Tip.

[@gildejesus3714]

The most important is the love you give to. Thanks for the tips. Yeah! I myself had forgotten the horizon line has nothing to do with horizont in front.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

That's the confusing thing about the terminology.

[@robertquay4451]

Dianne, as usual you make something difficult clear. You are quite the teacher!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wow, thank you!

[@mariegamber]

Thank. you so much Dianne! You make learning to easy!I I always thought my horizon line was the horizon in a landscape. Now I really need to practice this!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Now you know 😊.

[@watercolourkeyes]

You are wonderful! Can’t thank you enough for your time and wonderful teaching.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you. I enjoy doing these.

[@mariapellegrino4815]

I have struggled with this for so long. Thank you so much for finally helping me to understand. I’m so glad I can across your channel and subscribe because now I have finally found an amazing “TEACHER “ 💕💕💐💐💐👍👍👍

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks. My intention is to help.

[@dorisruiz4801]

You have taught the fundamentals of painting in just a few minutes. Awesome. I will suscribe to your channel to keep learning. Many thanks Master

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks. And enjoy the journey.

[@irenegalombeck2857]

Thanks Dianne! You are an amazing teacher and artist! Love your quick tips they are so helpful. ❤️

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great and thanks.

[@dfw6773]

Thank you Diane - Best explanation of horizon line. I have taken many classes and no one has explained it so well. It helped so much that you made the point that the "horizon line" in drawing and painting is really the "vantage point" and that the actual horizon of the landscape may or may not be the same as the vantage point.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@auroraborealis600]

this is an incredibly helpful explanation ! i have been doing mental gymnastics trying to get my land and sky to meet, all my figures eye lines, and my vanishing point, to all end up on the same horizontal line, while also struggling to figure out where my piece is being viewed from ! thank you for this succinct lesson !

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Have fun with it. This method can be a game-changer.

[@trudyberry3267]

Thank you Diane, that is so informative and easy to understand.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@garymullins4815]

What a wonderful explanation and teaching. Thank you very much! I appreciate you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@lisaguyll9501]

Best teacher clear explanations always, again thank you for all these wonderful quick tips!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@cazscot8397]

excellent explanation re horizon lines - also regarding photographs re finding horizon line. Thanks Diane.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@cynthiakayereynolds4636]

Best explanation of horizon line I’ve ever had. Thank you Diane

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wonderful, and thanks.

[@dconfused9919]

I’m gonna watch this every morning 🤗

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

👍👍👍

[@KathyBath]

That's a great tutorial Thank you Dianne

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks. My pleasure.

[@artshahaf3467]

Thanks Dianne,your tips are always so good ,

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@chammikaiser7740]

Wonderfully helpful .... so well explained.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

😊

[@joanistotler8804]

Love your use of the ruler - such a great idea!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Anything to help get the point across...:)

[@KravMagaChennaiTamilNadu]

simple explanation of a very complex concept! Thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for your comments.

[@rosanneridler3812]

Thankyou so much, had never even thought of the horizon line, this will really help

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

It's always there, one way or another.

[@mischabe3]

Thank you Dianne for this insightful teaching. I have a question：Does a vanishing point always end up on the horizon line?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Yes, if you are doing realistic drawing or painting. Playing with multiple horizon lines has been one way artists have played with visual space. The vanishing point is always that point at which the left and the right lines above and below the horizon line meet.

[@lumpystilskin5367]

Yes

[@ValentinoHavanese]

This shows what a good teacher you are!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you.

[@catalinaketty8822]

The best explanation ever! Thank you very much!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@catalinaketty8822]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction I'm glad I found your channel yesterday. :) Subscribed. thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Have a nice day.

[@cristinasalesluis3075]

This is a very well explained and helpfull video Dianne Mize! Thank you for posting it!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

And thank you for watching.

[@lesleyburdis8882]

What a great explanation. Thank you so much!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're very welcome!

[@AndrewMorgan666]

Excellent tutorial and the vantage line

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks!

[@isabelwittich9148]

I Love your lessons so much and i understand so much from you thanks

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I'm delighted. Thanks for watching.

[@joantucker4731]

GREAT information. THANK YOU. Your explanations are ALWYAS so easy to follow.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I hope so. Do let me know if ever I leave you in doubt.

[@dannychen1064]

thank you for this explanation! many of the sayings out there are just confusing. This really helps.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@conniemaceachern2551]

Diane, your explanation finally clicked for me. Thanks so much. How crazy that it is called horizon line. confusing!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Yep. A lot of those labels we have inherited are confusing, like value, for example.

[@ga20904]

Thank you this presentation was great

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You bet! Thanks for watching.

[@marieroslind1479]

Thank you! An excellent explination🌺

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome! And thanks.

[@deborahrech7429]

Excellent! So useful. Thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@draykay4739]

thanks so much! I totally understand the Horizon line now!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great!

[@marthabarlow4355]

You explain the horizon point very well. I’m still confused about the vanishing point and what about it makes it important?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

The vanishing point is important because of how our eyes perceive. For example, looking at a simple four-sided building at a place where you can see two sides of it, our eyes cause the edges of the tops and bottoms of each side to tilt towards the horizon line. If we extend the drawing of those lines to touch the horizon line, they both will meet at the same spot. That's their vanishing point. Hope this helps.

[@marthabarlow4355]

In the Studio Art Instruction Yes it does.

[@Miho-vr9sk]

This is so useful to make a good composition !

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Yep. As we say around her, surely won't hurt. :)

[@atsu8344]

Thanks dear you are really amazing and helpful

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you. It's a pleasure doing these.

[@twelveshepherd9331]

Second video I've watched from you. I like you. You are awesome!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@betty-janemoss6590]

Thank you !

[@olgapatriciapardorios7497]

muy bien esa explicación, abrazos fraternales señora

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks!

[@marymindfull]

I appreciate this explanation so much. Thank you for sharing.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@paintwithpa8694]

As always, a great teaching. You’re the best!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@kokkieventer8837]

Tank you so much for the very good explanation of a difficult point!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

It's really easy once the terminology gets clarified, isn't it...

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

It's really easy once the terminology gets clarified, isn't it...

[@michaelmaloney6628]

Great tips, thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@darrenfromla]

i challenge anyone to find a better explanation ANYWHERE. All the comic book hotshots and art instructors, awesome people they are, fail to explain it's simply where the tilted lines become horizontal. As well as explaining that where the tilted lines below and above intersect is where you always always find the horizon (horizontal) line! Jeez louise. Thank you Dianne

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure. If I can give clarity, I have done my job.

[@mariecaroniaplotkin5268]

this was so very helpful to me!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Good! I am delighted.

[@alanclarke5339]

Thank You Dianne

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

As always, my pleasure.

[@MB-gv3zs]

Very helpful explanation! Thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@Lance2094]

Thank you Dianne!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@rezahosseinzadehnasser993]

Thank you so much master. Can we name it eye level line instead of horizon line?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

That would be exactly what we should name it. I notice that James Gurney often refers to it as "eye level".

[@cactusjackthedesertrat5601]

Awesome video thank you so much

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@nazaninlabafian675]

You are the best. 🗝🗝🗝 I have a question: How can I show light in noon? Everything I do it change to cloudy weather🌹

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Look for shadow first, then observe within your subject their values, then look at how those values differ from areas not in shadow. When you paint them, stick to the degree of value contrast you are observing.

[@niharikaR2]

always thought the horizon was where the sky meets land or water. this was very informative

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Yes, the physical horizon is where sky meets land or water. But the visual horizon line of your viewpoint is whatever is aligned with your eye level--whether you are looking straight ahead, from above, from below, etc.

[@jc1865]

Thanks so much! Very well done.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@paulashford4155]

amazing

[@zoroflamingo9915]

Thank u..thats help me very much.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great.

[@Steve20333]

well done ❤

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

thanks Steve.

[@Angie-pl3uw]

Great help!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching!

[@momopaints]

Could you do a quick tip or do you have one on painting iridescent colors? For instance, how to paint the pretty head of a male mallard duck and try to capture or imitate that shiny iridescent green?

[@trisht5064]

Thank you Diane this has been helpful. Especially the point about it's not about land and sky meeting but only ever eye level i just need to practice more now but i think the penny has dropped thank you very much

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Bless those dropping pennies.

[@synnvelande8919]

Thank you for this :) About value to use on the horizonline between sky and ground, what sjhould i think when doing that ?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

We can't make rules about that. The best way is find distant values (all values) is to squint and compare one value to another. Remember the range from black to white and imagine where the values you find fit within this range.

[@synnvelande8919]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction Ok thank you :)

[@darrenmcallister7511]

So if I’m not painting from a picture, doing a landscape, should my first step be to establish the horizon line? I know this probably sounds obvious, but I see so many videos where people just start with the sky and work down.

[@bio-plasmictoad5311]

If the horizon is going to be clear where it is I would i.e. you can see the horizon line. When I start a landscape or other's do I paint the sky first simply because the trees or building's will be in front. Putting the horizon line in you can still help you even if its going to be painted over. There's lots of ways to go about it.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Keep in mind that the "horizon line" is your vantage point, not where the sky meets the sky. Where the earth meets the sky is the horizon itself, but when we use the word "horizon" as an adjective to "line", it goes straight ahead of where your eye level is. Watch the Quick Tip again with this understanding.

[@izmike]

Is there a mail where I can ask questions about perspective? I've been struggling with some of the concepts.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

This is the best place to ask questions. Or you could schedule a one/one coaching session at diannemize.com/schedule-time-with-dianne/

[@izmike]

​@@IntheStudioArtInstruction I'm having trouble finding the eye line, when there are no other objects to indicate where the vanishing points and the eye line are.

[@marzylari3220]

Amazing

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks

[@EsseJD]

Very helpful 🙂

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pamblevens8897]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Always a pleasure.

[@orrmarie]

Great help!! Thank you!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@lauriemackey2258]

That's the vanishing point! Always on the Harrison line!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I can't decide whether your "Harrison" is intended for a giggle or whether that's what you heard me say. So for clarity, it's "horizon".

[@alkasarin1073]

Dianne you are a great teacher. ..I appreciate you very much and more than art I love the lovely human being you are. Thank you for taking us all forward in our pursuit in art

[@graceful6894]

Thank you 👍😀

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@NormaJFerre]

Horizon line Does this mean things should get smaller from the horizon point?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

No, because it's how our eyes see, not the horizon of the landscape.

[@dconfused9919]

This morning I noticed Vertical lines! They get smaller towards the Horizon!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Yep. That's how our eyes are built to work.

[@Jkopala1954]

Does this apply to still lifes?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Yes. It is a perspective principle, the results of how our eyes work.

[@zofoblueszofoblues8339]

Thanks for this

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@angelaszabo2802]

want to start painting but do no know how devide my canvas, where to start with a landscaping

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Are you familiar with our KZbin live chats? To view recordings of all the chats, go to www.youtube.com/@IntheStudioArtInstruction/streams . Several of them address things to consider when putting a painting together. Then at our website--diannemize.com -- we have lesson downloads to guide you through the process.

[@pleinaire8698]

Vanishing points are always on the horizon line=eye level...Is that correct?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Yes. They exist because of the way our eyes see.

[@robthetruth4521]

I learn this in art and Industrial Arts classes in 70's and 80's

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Hope this was an okay reinforcement.

[@larrybeck3857]

Neede that

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Great.

[@sanamsharma6213]

Technically understood but can u paint a landscape mentioning all the details & how it can impact perspectives..

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Not in a single Quick Tip. See our KZbin video Notan: How and Why .

[@sanamsharma6213]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction Thanks

[@dconfused9919]

Would you help me scale down a landscape scene from a movie. Thank you 👩🏻‍🎨👏🏻❤️

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I'm not really clear on what you are asking, but one of the best ways to scale down is with a rule-of-thirds grid. Check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGmlZIugpN52esk

[@robthetruth4521]

Nice vanishing point 👉

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@terryernest6264]

Imagine your in a pine forest laying on your back looking up at the pine trees you will see that the trees all converge to one point .. the view point vw. it's not the landscape Horizon ... :) it can be quite complex when you start to bring in light and shadows, hills and valleys circles and ovals in to it ... :) another great lesson !

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

That's a good imagine exercise, Terry. All the things you mention are a part of learning how to see.

[@ursulakelly5736]

super❤

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks!

[@sameehakhaliq8327]

First to comment. Yeahhh. I so wanted to ask you this question. Thanks mam

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@اجنحةالملائكة-ض3ق]

🙏💐😊

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

😊

[@aquaecoloratum]

WoW! Where the lines are horizontals!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Yep, give it a try.