Learn How to Transfer Angles For More Accurate Drawings

Learning to transfer an angle from your subject to your drawing is an essential skill for creating accurate drawings. In this video I show you how to find angles working from life and from photographs and show you how it can help with everything from perspective to proportion to gesture.
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[@kimesch9698]

I’ve spent all morning looking for a video to explain this to me. You’re the first one I’ve understood. Thank you so much! You’ve got a new subscriber!

[@ViannaSzabo]

Thank you, Kim and I am glad it helped!

[@keithdennis5085]

Great video! I really appreciate that you talked about getting your vertical lines set first before comparing and setting angled lines. I always look forward to watching your tutorials.

[@The_LousyArtist]

Windshield Viper - Thats a great way to explain ! Good work

[@LouisBidmead]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ViannaSzabo]

😊

[@dulcieogilvie5786]

Oh wow!!! I get it!!!

[@ViannaSzabo]

Great, so glad you found this helpful!

[@crisalidathomassie1811]

Nice video. Looking forward to see more of your work. Blessings and be safe.

[@ViannaSzabo]

Crisalida Thomassie thank you for all of your kind comments

[@luisfelipefreitasbarros2911]

How can I transfer the angle from life to a horizontal surface like a sketchbook laying on a table?

[@ViannaSzabo]

Easiest way is to hold your drawing vertically, transfer the angle, then continue working flat.

[@patrickhalloran5985]

A lot of sound advice given in so short a time .

[@ViannaSzabo]

@@patrickhalloran5985 thank you, I appreciate your comment 😊