2. TWO POINT PERSPECTIVE: What and Why?
Perspective is the way in which objects appear to the eye
based on the way they go back into space.
2 point perspective allows you to draw perspective objects at
an angle - not just straight on like one point perspective.
Mastering 2 point perspective drawing will give you the info
you need for drawing more interesting things.
3. BEFORE WE START: Helpful Hints
• Materials – always use a ruler, pencil and a good
eraser for perspective drawing
• Draw lightly – you’ll need to erase part of your
drawing so don’t press too hard with your pencil
• Pay attention – perspective drawing is one of the
most difficult concepts in Studio Art
• Have patience – keep trying, even when you’re
frustrated
• Practice, Practice, Practice – it takes a long time
to master a concept! Practice = knowledge
• Color Coding Tutorial = vanishing point; red =
a new line, = a new piece we’ve added to the
drawing. Watch for these arrows to help you along
the way!
5. STEP 1: Draw the horizon line
HORIZON
LINE
Remember: Horizon Line: An imaginary horizontal line,
sometimes referred to as eye level, which divides your line of
vision when you look straight ahead. The place off in the
distance where the sky meets together with the earth.
6. ANOTHER NOTE ON PERSPECTIVE: Objects
Above and Below The Horizon LINE
Below the Horizon Line Above the Horizon Line
Use when you want to Use when you want to
make it look like you’re make it look like you’re
standing above an object standing below an object
7. STEP 2: Add in 2 vanishing points
Vanishing Vanishing
Point 1 Point 2
Vanishing Point: the point on the horizon line where all of your
angular perspective lines will come together. For this tutorial,
place your vanishing point on opposite sides of the horizon line.
8. STEP 3: Draw vertical guideline
Using your ruler, add in a vertical line that will help begin your
cube in 2 point perspective. For this tutorial, place yours above
the horizon line. This means we will be able to see 2 sides and
the bottom of the object.
9. STEP 4: Draw perspective lines
All
perspective
2
Vanishing
Point 1
Perspective Lines: Straight lines, drawn at an angle from the
edges of objects, back into space, until they finally come
together at one of the two vanishing points.
Remember, every non-vertical line must converge on one of the
two vanishing points
10. STEP 5: Add in vertical length and width lines
Width
Length
Line
Line
Vertical Length and Width Lines: Straight up-and-down lines
that define how long and how wide your object will be.
11. STEP 6: Draw in bottom perspective lines
Start from Start from bottom of vertical
bottom of and extend to opposite
vertical and vanishing point
extend to
opposite
vanishing point
Lines intersect, making the
bottom, farthest away corner
Starting at the bottom point of the one of the vertical lines you just
added, draw a line that extends to the opposite vanishing point.
Repeat this same action, using the bottom point of the other vertical
line you just added, extending to the opposite vanishing point. The
lines should cross, making the furthest away corner of the underside
of your object.
12. STEP 7: Erase unnecessary lines
Erase all your perspective guidelines that are not part of your
object.
14. STEP 8: Practice Makes Perfect
On your own, try making more cubes in 2 point perspective. Try
one on the horizon line, one below the horizon line and another
above the horizon line.
15. Now that you know the basics of two point perspective, use your
knowledge in many combinations to create objects that look like
they go back into space.
16. CLASSWORK: Practice
• Practice two point perspective using the handout that has been
started for you
• Turn the already started lines into blocks in 2 point perspective
17. Name_____________________________
Directions: Finish the worksheet by turning the lines and squares into boxes in two point perspective. Some of
your boxes may overlap a bit. Turn it into your class INBOX when you finish to be graded.
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18. Name_____________________________
Directions: Finish the worksheet by turning the lines and squares into boxes in two point perspective. Some of
your boxes may overlap a bit. Turn it into your class INBOX when you finish to be graded.
19. Name_____________________________
Directions: Finish the worksheet by turning the lines and squares into boxes in two point perspective. Some of
your boxes may overlap a bit. Turn it into your class INBOX when you finish to be graded.
20. Name_____________________________
Directions: Finish the worksheet by turning the lines and squares into boxes in two point perspective. Some of
your boxes may overlap a bit. Turn it into your class INBOX when you finish to be graded.
21. Name_____________________________
Directions: Finish the worksheet by turning the lines and squares into boxes in two point perspective. Some of
your boxes may overlap a bit. Turn it into your class INBOX when you finish to be graded.
22. Name_____________________________
Directions: Finish the worksheet by turning the lines and squares into boxes in two point perspective. Some of
your boxes may overlap a bit. Turn it into your class INBOX when you finish to be graded.
