Give it a try: A view out of the tubeĪ high horizon line and one vanishing point on the left makes it look as if your face is against the face of the wave and you’re racing for daylight (see first two images below). Vanishing point left: A view into the tubeĪdditional variations can be achieved by moving the horizon line high or low and by moving the vanishing point right or left. See the two sketches below: A paddler’s view By merely changing the position of these ingredients in your image you’ll be amazed at the variety of waves you can create.

The two basic ingredients in perspective are the horizon line (your eye level) and the imaginary vanishing points. There is only one way to successfully create a variety of angles and that is by using the basic principles of perspective.

The key to breaking out of this potential rut is achieved by drawing waves from different angles. Add white highlights on the lip with your eraser to give it sparkle.ĭrawing a basic wave can be fun, but after a while it can get boring if you are merely following the same formula over and over again.Using a sharp eraser, keep a defined white line under the lip so it looks separate from the wave face.

Don’t get caught up trying to draw every foam bubble, you’ll go nuts.

Gradually make the lines darker as you get further into the tube. Add shading on the wave face with smaller contour lines.

Line drawing waves