Illustrator John Roman Releases Free Rhyming Guide to Linear Perspective

John Roman, a well-known illustrator and author, has released a free verse poem called "Drawing the Third Dimension Guide." This piece explains the key terms related to linear perspective and includes helpful illustrations for clarity. Roman points out that before printed texts, education often used rhyme, and he wants this guide to be a resource artists can refer back to throughout their careers. It’s available for free download and can be printed to keep handy in an art studio. Alongside this, he wrote two articles: "Make a Point with the Vanishing Point" and "The 1-2-3’s of Linear Perspective." Since 1993, he has been teaching at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston and wrote "The Art of Illustrated Maps." The guide can be found on the Artists Network website, which also features various art magazines to help artists grasp linear perspective.