BASICS OF SKETCHING PERSPECTIVE

For some reason, perspective sketching is looked at as a complicated intrusion into the fun side of sketching. In this blog, I will take a simple approach to 1-point and 2-point perspective sketching in hopes of simplifying this technique.

2 point perspective sketch.

Why do I need to know this technique?

In sketching, we are aiming to draw a 3D object on a 2D paper. Perspective sketching is an essential technique to create this linear illusion of depth

Elements to keep in mind:

• Horizon line:

Indicates the eye level. Think of it as the line representing where you stand looking up or down on the object.

• Vanishing point(s):

Indicates the place where parallel lines appear to come together in the distance. This of this as the point where everything you see at a distance starts to merge.

• Ground plane:

Indicates the horizontal surface below the horizon. This is usually representing the ground surface.

Elements of sketching with perspective.

Steps to sketching 1 Point Perspective:

1. Draw the horizon line

2. Place the vanishing point (the one refers to one vanishing point)

3. Draw the side of the object that you are facing

4. Connect the corners to the vanishing point

5. Find the place where the object ends and draw parallel lines

6. Sketch the surrounding using the same technique

Steps to sketching 2 Point Perspective:

1. Draw the horizon line

2. Place the vanishing points (the two refers to two vanishing point)

3. Draw the front corner edge of the object

4. Connect the line ends to the vanishing points

5. Find the place where the object ends and draw parallel lines

6. Sketch the surrounding using the same technique

Hope that was helpful.

Don't forget to name, sign, and date your work.