DC Fan Art Club: January 2024 - All About Perspective!

Hi @DCFanArtClub! Since we are starting a new year, let’s try something we’ve never done before.

The topics for January are not about characters! You can choose any human, alien or monster you’d like, but you need to create something from 1) a bird’s eye view, 2) a worm’s eye view and 3) an extreme close up.

Wha? Huh? What’s that all about?

A lot of art is created from just a straight forward perspective. The view of the character is from the front, back or side, but the ‘camera’ is at the same level as the person. Things can get a lot more interesting when you move the camera above, below or really close to your subject.

Let’s take a look at a few examples.

A Bird’s Eye View is taken from above the characters (think of a bird flying above and looking down). It works well for flying characters or it’s a good opportunity to play with shadows for a standing figure.

A Worm’s Eye View is taken from below the figure (think of a worm on the ground looking up). Anatomy can seem really weird here depending on how extreme of a view you are trying to achieve.

An Extreme Close Up is an opportunity to show emotion or really dig into the details of a monster, creature or alien. Work those eyebrows!

Choose a favorite character and give it a try! It may get a bit challenging, but the best way to improve your skills is to draw something out of your comfort zone. You’ll never know what you’re capable of until you give it a shot!

Post your thoughts and work in the thread below and thanks for being a part of the art club here at DC Universe Infinite!

Due Date: January 31, 2024

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This is a fantastic topic!! I hope we have more like this in store for the new year!!

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Thanks Rob! I hope it doesn’t drive people too crazy, I know it can get a bit tricky. :grin:

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Oh this is an interesting idea to start the year. Definitely something I’m have to work on more. Have some ideas to think up :thinking:

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Well here’s what I came up with it ended up being a mixture of a bird’s eye view and a worms eye view it’s supposed to be Batman landing on the edge of the roof I thought it looked interesting enough to post

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Definitely looks to be a worm’s eye view to me. I had a similar idea with Batman on a ledge. Good job :+1: :metal:

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thank you

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I would like to see how yours turns out.

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I kept this one pretty simple, but this is my bird’s eye view drawing.

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I really like it buildings like that are hard to do right.

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It is looking great already you guys :smile:
This is my worm one, and it’s in a very new style for me, but I’m very much happy with how it turned out. (Even if the hair is blowing in a different direction than everything else)

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SUCH a cool topic you’ve chosen this month. Looking forward to seeing how everyone plays more with perspective!

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Wow I absolutely love this. Very very nice job!

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looks great

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have you read five point perspective?

edit to add. I got the name wrong .
I mean vanishing point by jason meyer.

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Thank you! :pray:
They can be hard especially when you erase your perspective point. :rofl::crazy_face:

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This is excellent. The wind is just swirling or maybe she is while flying. Imagination can make anything possible. :metal::metal::metal:

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I have not seen that before. That is crazy awesome.

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Cool concept! I can try with characters I’m comfortable with and practice more drawing techniques!

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Worm’s eye view of the The Flash.

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