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In this lesson you are going to build multiple shapes in one point perspective.
Follow the instructions for worksheet 1, then figure out how to draw a star for worksheet 2.
Grid background will help you to make sure all horizontal and vertical lines are accurate.
Review the space presentation if needed.
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Is one of the sides parallel to your picture plane?
If yes - then 1 point perspective is your choice!
Determine where the horizon line should be (artist’s eye level).
Draw a straight line across.
Place the vanishing point onto the horizon.
Draw the closest side that is parallel to your picture plane.
Draw it “as is” - without any distortion.
This is the side where all measurements can be done.
Draw the receding lines by connecting each corner to the Vanishing Point..
Determine the depth of the box by connecting two receding lines with a vertical line.
Make sure you connect the two receding lines that belong to the same side.
Your 2nd side is done! You can outline it now.
Having the depth determined for side 2, use the same corner and draw a horizontal line between two receding lines that form the top side.
All three sides are done now.
Complete the box by defining the back side, even though it is not seen from the front.
Adding the hidden sides will assist you in shadow construction, adding other elements, and just confirming that your one-point perspective is accurate.
Based on the position of the box to the vanishing point and horizon line - you can see 3 sides, 2 sides, or just 1.
In 1 pt. perspective: all vertical lines stay vertical.
In 1 pt. perspective: all horizontal lines, that are parallel to the picture plane - stay horizontal
All horizontal lines, that show depth and are parallel in real life - in 1 point perspective become receding lines and go to the vanishing point.
Same rules and steps apply to any form if one of its sides is parallel to the picture plane.
The front and back corners of the same side are always parallel in 1 point perspective.
Print out the grid
Each object that you are going to draw has one side that is parallel to our picture plane.
Start with drawing a horizon line.
Them place a vanishing point on the lone.
Draw the front side (the one that is the closest and parallel to our picture plane.)
Draw receding lines from each corner of the rectangle.
Guess the depth - place a mark on a receding line
Draw a vertical line to define the far right edge.
This vertical line should start and end at the same receding lines as the front edge.
Front and back edges stay parallel.
Use the corner mark to draw a horizontal line that will define the bottom side.
Complete the box with the "hidden" sides and corners.
Some complex shapes require you to work carefully with the "hidden" sides and corners.
After the front side is connected to the vanishing point with receding lines - work with one side at a time.
Remember: back edges are parallel to the front edges.
Good luck!