RULES OF PERSPECTIVE: TRUE SHAPES, VANISHING POINTS AND HORIZON LINES
This worksheet explains how to draw a cube in one point perspective and takes you through drawing these above, below and in line with the horizon line. It introduces the importance of line weights and highlights the effect of positioning objects in relation to the horizon line.
By the completion of this exercise, you should be able to:
- Use appropriate line weights (light lines for construction lines; dark lines for outlines)
- Position a vanishing point and horizon line correctly
- Understand that:
- Objects above the horizon line are drawn as if you are looking up at them (you see the bottom of the object)
- Objects below the horizon line are drawn as if you are looking down at them (you see the top of the object)
- Objects that are neither above nor below the horizon line are drawn as if you are looking directly at them (you see neither the top or the bottom of the object)
This worksheet illustrates how to stack blocks, cut away portions and add unusual angles in a one point perspective drawing, creating gradually more complex forms.
By the completion of this exercise, you should be able to:
- Draw stacked blocks of different sizes
- Draw blocks that have holes cut out of them, projecting construction lines to find the back edge of the cut area
- Slice pieces off blocks and/or add unusual angles
Once you feel confident with drawing these items, you may wish to add more challenging forms, such as letters and/or triangular shaped prisms.
- See more at: http://www.studentartguide.com/articles/one-point-perspective-drawing#sthash.FuVWJ47A.dpuf