--- product_id: 7636286 title: "The Art of Perspective: The Ultimate Guide for Artists in Every Medium" price: "€ 45.07" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/7636286-the-art-of-perspective-the-ultimate-guide-for-artists-in store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Medium-agnostic art guidance Step-by-step perspective techniques 471+ 4.7-star reviews The Art of Perspective: The Ultimate Guide for Artists in Every Medium **Price:** € 45.07 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Unlock the secret dimension in your art β€” don’t just draw, captivate! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Art of Perspective: The Ultimate Guide for Artists in Every Medium - **How much does it cost?** € 45.07 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/7636286-the-art-of-perspective-the-ultimate-guide-for-artists-in) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Trusted by Thousands:** Highly rated and recommended by both novices and seasoned artists. - β€’ **Progressive Learning Curve:** From atmospheric effects to advanced linear perspective challenges. - β€’ **Master Perspective with Ease:** Demystifies complex angles into intuitive visual cues anyone can apply. - β€’ **Pro-Level Shortcuts & Tricks:** Insider techniques that save time and elevate your art instantly. - β€’ **Universal Medium Compatibility:** Tailored tips for acrylic, oil, watercolor, and pencil artists alike. ## Overview The Art of Perspective by Phil Metzger is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide that breaks down the complexities of perspective into simple, practical techniques. Suitable for artists of all skill levels and mediums, this highly rated book offers step-by-step lessons, professional tips, and exercises to help you create compelling depth and realism in your work. With over 470 glowing reviews, it’s a must-have resource for anyone serious about mastering the art of perspective. ## Description Everything you need to know to put your drawings and paintings into perspective! If the concept of perspective makes you think of confusing angles, fancy measuring gadgets and complicated theories, get ready for a very pleasant surprise. In this comprehensive guide, Phil Metzger demystifies perspective, presenting it simply as a matter of mimicking the way we see--like the way a distant mountain appears blue, or a road seems to narrow in the distance. The Art of Perspective offers simple but powerful techniques for achieving a convincing illusion of depth and distance, whether it's a few inches in a still life or miles in a landscape. β€’ Start simple, with atmospheric perspective and intuitive techniques, and gradually progress to linear perspective and more complex challenges such as stairways, curves and reflections. β€’ Use the engaging, step-by-step demonstrations and exercises to try out each essential concept for yourself, making lessons clearer and more memorable. β€’ Learn theories that apply to all mediums, with specific advice for achieving effects using acrylic, oil, watercolor and pencil. β€’ Get the inside scoop on professional tricks and shortcuts that make perspective easier than ever! Forget everything you think you know (or don't know) about perspective. This book builds an easy-to-follow, ground-up understanding of how to turn a flat painting or drawing surface into a living, breathing, dimensional scene that lures viewers in. No matter how you look at it, it's the ultimate guide to perspective for artists of every medium and skill level. Review: Best book ever! The Art of Perspective - This is the best educational book I have read in ages! It was most informative. The best things about this book and the author Phil Metzger is how he explained and illustrate the various types of perspective and how to use it in any form of art. It is easy to read, understand and to apply. I also liked how at the end of each lesson he summarized what to take away. I highly recommend this book for anyone starting out in art or even well experienced artist or to art teacher to recommend to their students to help them further their understanding of the various types of perspective in their art. Review: Phenomenal Reference! - It has been decades since I've been doing pencil drawings. One of the blessings of retirement is having a bit more time. I am relearning lessons from childhood, but was troubled with drawing distant objects in proper scale. This book is incredible! It is clearly written, well illustrated, and organized in a manner which makes it one of those books I will refer to repeatedly. Mr. Metzger is as good a teacher as he is an artist. I appreciate his reviewing how the medium used, the color values and relative warmth, as well as clear vs fuzzy edges are all important in showing perspective. As a former high school science teacher, I appreciate the way he illustrates how light behaves in various situations. His illustrations with shapes, angles, and distance are extremely helpful. I just received the book today, and can't wait to get sketching! The book is worth every penny, it speaks to novice and developed artists equally. Enjoy! ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #103,285 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #35 in Art Encyclopedias #41 in Mixed Media (Books) #608 in Graphic Design (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 471 Reviews | ## Images ![The Art of Perspective: The Ultimate Guide for Artists in Every Medium - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YkYmHSkmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best book ever! The Art of Perspective *by K***M on December 27, 2025* This is the best educational book I have read in ages! It was most informative. The best things about this book and the author Phil Metzger is how he explained and illustrate the various types of perspective and how to use it in any form of art. It is easy to read, understand and to apply. I also liked how at the end of each lesson he summarized what to take away. I highly recommend this book for anyone starting out in art or even well experienced artist or to art teacher to recommend to their students to help them further their understanding of the various types of perspective in their art. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Phenomenal Reference! *by V***Y on July 19, 2013* It has been decades since I've been doing pencil drawings. One of the blessings of retirement is having a bit more time. I am relearning lessons from childhood, but was troubled with drawing distant objects in proper scale. This book is incredible! It is clearly written, well illustrated, and organized in a manner which makes it one of those books I will refer to repeatedly. Mr. Metzger is as good a teacher as he is an artist. I appreciate his reviewing how the medium used, the color values and relative warmth, as well as clear vs fuzzy edges are all important in showing perspective. As a former high school science teacher, I appreciate the way he illustrates how light behaves in various situations. His illustrations with shapes, angles, and distance are extremely helpful. I just received the book today, and can't wait to get sketching! The book is worth every penny, it speaks to novice and developed artists equally. Enjoy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A cross between beginner and intermediate book on perspective *by T***M on September 17, 2018* It was not exactly what I thought it was going to be, albeit the text and illustrations do a reasonably fair representation. I believe it is a good beginner book as well as an intermediate level, especially for someone who knows very little about perspective. There are many facets of perspective the author does not address while addressesing eleven particular problems relative to drawing. He has introduced a painterly element with perspective which I found to be nice but not particularly important to me. Painters of acrylic, oil, watercolor and colored pencil will find helpful I think. This book will not fulfill my need and want but it is clearly one of the better books on perspective. Although I have given this book five stars I do not believe it answer all the questions or elements of perspective. It is a paperback and slick paper. I have to caution on recommending the book. I would add pictures but it would take far to many and would lead into something of a beast. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Art of Perspective: The Ultimate Guide for Artists in Every Medium - Perspective Made Easy (Dover Art Instruction) - Perspective Drawing Handbook (Dover Art Instruction) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/7636286-the-art-of-perspective-the-ultimate-guide-for-artists-in](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/7636286-the-art-of-perspective-the-ultimate-guide-for-artists-in) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-07*