Pen Perspective

Section 1: Inquiry Question and Concept Exploration

Explanation of the guiding question or concept

Inquiry Statement: How can perspective drawing techniques be used to invent a believable space that blends imagination with realism?

Inquiry Writing: - Perspective drawing techniques can be used to invent believable spaces by applying realistic rules, like vanishing points and scale, to imaginative ideas. This allows artists to create scenes that feel real and structured, even if the setting itself is completely fictional.

Section 2: Connections

Cultural, historical, and artistic influences with critical evaluation.

Artist #1: Kim Jung Gi

• South Korean illustrator known for drawing completely from memory

• Created large, highly detailed ink drawings

• Did not use sketches or references before drawing

• Famous for combining multiple perspectives in one image

• Used curvilinear perspective (curved, wide-angle view)

• Blended 1-point, 2-point, 3-point, and more perspectives seamlessly

• Played with high and low viewpoints in the same drawing

• Made complex scenes look natural and fluid

• His work shows strong spatial awareness and imagination

• Inspiration: use imagination + mix perspectives creatively

Perspective Notes (from his style):

• Multiple vanishing points can exist in one drawing

• Horizon lines may change in different sections

• Perspectives can be combined smoothly in one scene

• Viewpoints can include: Low angle (looking up), and High angle (looking down)

• Main focus often uses dominant perspective, while others support it

• Goal: create a believable but imaginative space

Artist #2: David Hockney

• British artist known for experimental perspective

• Rejected traditional single-point perspective

• Created “joiners” (photo collages) showing multiple viewpoints

• Showed how we actually see over time, not from one fixed point

• His work feels fragmented but realistic

• Uses bright colors and bold compositions

• Combines different angles in one image

• Inspiration: show movement, time, and multiple perspectives

Section 3: Investigate

Visual evidence of material tests, alternate compositions, sketches.

Section 4: Create

Visual documentation of steps of creation

Section 5: Final Artwork 

Section 6: Communicate & Reflect

Evaluate, Reflect, and Possible Revisions of Final Work

Creating this artwork was a slow and detailed process that required a lot of patience and focus. At the beginning, I spent a long time carefully measuring and sketching everything in pencil to make sure the perspective was accurate, which was challenging but important for the final outcome. Once I started using pen, the process became even slower because I had to be extremely precise, especially when adding textures, some small sections alone could take up to an hour to complete. It was tiring at times because of how detailed and complex the image is, but I stayed motivated knowing the final result would be worth it. In the end, I’m proud of how the piece turned out and how my effort and persistence paid off.