The Dailies

Word of the Day

Salutary (adj., SALL-you-tear-ee)

Beneficial, especially to one's health. Going away to the ocean, sitting on the shore and enjoying a moment of respite amid the hubbub of life. A good conversation with a friend duing a difficult time. An unexpected night at home during a week on the town. The weather in the south during winter.

Gif of the Day

TagsAnimalsHarris HawksDon't breathe don't breathe don't breatheTight squeezesClose encounters of the aviary kind

Link of the Day

How to draw with perspective

A quick, cool video today: Reza Asgaripour shows how to draw with perspective by using an elastic string:

Perspective drawing with thin string:)

A video posted by reza asgaripour (@architectdrw) on Sep 21, 2016 at 12:49pm PDT

If it's a little unclear, the string is placed where the horizon would be and anchored at both ends. Where you get an elastic string is an interesting question but the technique is interesting.

TagsArtArchitectureDrawingClever tricksSo you knowPerspective