Two-Point Perspective: A Building (Part 2)

Practice two-point perspective in this art lesson: two-point perspective: a building (part 2).

🎨 Studio Brief #21

Two-point perspective uses two vanishing points to draw objects at an angle.

🎯 Your mission

See the shape under the thing. Draw the shape first.

⚡ The twist

Don't lift the pencil until you're done.

What you'll learn

Two-point perspective uses two vanishing points to draw objects at an angle. It is how we see most buildings in real life—one corner facing us with walls receding in two directions.

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Techniques you'll practise

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You will need

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Step 1 of 5

Draw a horizon line. Place two vanishing points far apart on it.

Step 2 of 5

Draw a vertical line below the horizon for the building's front corner.

Step 3 of 5

Connect the top and bottom of the vertical line to both vanishing points with light guide lines.

Step 4 of 5

Add vertical lines for the back edges of each wall. Add windows and a door using the perspective lines as guides.

Step 5 of 5

Erase guide lines and add shading—the wall facing away from the light is darker.

Did you know?

🤯 Mind = Blown

🤯 The pencil was invented over 400 years ago. Same idea ever since.

🌟 Artist Spotlight

🎨 Picasso said: 'Every child is an artist. The problem is staying one.'

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