by JuliannaKunstler.com
In this lesson you are going to construct multiple objects in a two point perspective.
Follow the instructions for the worksheet for the first object, then apply the same steps to solve the problem of how to draw the rest of them.
Grid background will help you to make sure all vertical lines are accurate.
Review the space presentation if needed.
Jump to the assignment details here
Is one of the sides parallel to your picture plane? No....
Is one of the edges in your picture plane?
If yes - then 2 point perspective is your choice!
Determine where the horizon line should be (artist’s eye level).
Draw a straight line across.
Place 2 vanishing points onto the horizon.
Draw them as far apart as you can.
Draw the closest part - the front edge
This is the only part of the box where all measurements can be done.
Draw the receding lines by connecting the top and the bottom of the front edge to the vanishing points.
Determine the depth of the box by connecting two receding lines with a vertical line. This is a "guess" work.
Do this for the both sides.
Make sure you connect the two receding lines that belong to the same side.
Your 1st and 2nd sides are done!
You can outline them now.
Having the depth determined for sides 1 and 2, draw a receding line from each back corner to the opposite vanishing point.
The back corner of the top side is where the receding lines cross.
All three sides are done now.
Complete the box by defining the back corner even though it is not seen from the front.
Adding the hidden sides and corners will assist you in shadow construction, adding other elements, and just confirming that your two-point perspective is accurate.
Based on the position of the box to the vanishing points and horizon line - you can see 3 or 2 sides.
In 2 pt. perspective: all vertical lines stay vertical.
In 2 pt. perspective: there are no horizontal lines as none of them are parallel to the picture plane.
All horizontal lines show depth and are parallel in real life - in 2 point perspective they become receding lines and go to one of the vanishing points.
Same rules and steps apply to any form.
You are going to build a box in 2 point perspective.
Start with drawing a horizon line and placing 2 vanishing points as shown.
Draw the front edge - the closest part of the box.
Draw receding lines from each corner to both vanishing points.
Guess the depth - place a mark on a receding line.
this mark is your far right corner.
From the far corner draw a straight vertical line all the way down until it reaches the other receding line.
This line is your far right edge.
Now you have your right side done!
Repeat the steps on the left side:
Mark the depth (guess)
Now you have the left side done.
Add a receding line from both far corners.
Their crossing point is the far bottom corner.
Now you have the last visible side done.
Now is the time to complete the hidden sides.
Draw a receding line from both upper back corners.
If you did everything right - your box should look like this one.
Remember to start with the closest edge.
It is essential to draw the "hidden" sides to build the complex forms.
