Comprehensive Guide to Perspective Drawing Techniques

Overview

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Dive into a comprehensive tutorial on perspective drawing, covering essential concepts from the basics of horizon lines and vanishing points to advanced techniques like constructing complex forms and drawing shadows. Learn one-point, two-point, and three-point perspective, master useful techniques such as division, duplication, and scaling objects, and explore methods for rotating and mirroring objects in perspective. Discover how to construct grids and inclined planes, draw ellipses, and tackle complex forms. Gain skills in filleting and cutting through volumes, drawing within boxes, and rendering organic forms and contour lines. By the end of this 2.5-hour tutorial, develop a solid foundation in perspective drawing techniques applicable to various artistic disciplines.

Syllabus

Perspective Drawing 1 - Introduction
Perspective Drawing 2 - What is the Horizon Line?
Perspective Drawing 3 - What are Vanishing Points?
Perspective Drawing 4 - One Point Perspective
Perspective Drawing 5 - Two Points Perspective
Perspective Drawing 6 - Three Points Perspective
Perspective Drawing 7 - Division & Duplication [Useful Techniques]
Perspective Drawing 8 - How to Scale Objects in Perspective
Perspective Drawing 9 - Rotating Objects in Perspective (Part 1)
Perspective Drawing 10 - How to Mirror Objects in Perspective
Perspective Drawing 11 - How To Construct Grids In Perspective
Perspective Drawing 12 - When Vanishing Points Are Off The Page (Brewer Method)
Perspective Drawing 13 - How To Construct Inclined Planes In Perspective
Perspective Drawing 14 - Drawing Ellipses
Perspective Drawing 15 - Dividing Ellipses in Perspective
Perspective Drawing 16 - How To Rotate Objects In Perspective (Part 2)
Perspective Drawing 17 - Constructing Complex Forms in Perspective (Part 1)
Perspective Drawing 18 - Constructing Complex Forms (Part 2)
Perspective Drawing 19 - Filleting & Cutting Through Volumes
Perspective Drawing 20 - Drawing Within Boxes
Perspective Drawing 21 - Organic Forms and Contour Lines
Perspective Drawing 22 - Drawing Shadows on Objects