PERSPECTIVE DRAWING - Same BUILDING from DIFFERENT ANGLES

How to draw the same building using 1pt, 2pt and 3pt perspective. So in this workshop we will talk about perspective drawing while sketching the same building using different angles. You can download the free pdf that comes along this workshop in the link below. I have chosen to draw Les Invalides building from Paris and I will start with 1pt perspective. As you know 1pt perspective is used when directly facing an object and in this case this is the front facade of the building. This is my reference image. I like to take a few minutes before starting my drawings to plan the step I'm going to take. So this is a rough sketch on how my drawing would be. So I start by drawing using basic geometric shapes. I just draw straight lines across my paper and find where to place the vanishing point. Starting with basic shapes is an excellent way to simplify complex objects and break them down into more manageable parts. Perspective is crucial in art and architecture because it creates the illusion of depth and realism making two-dimensional drawings appear three-dimensional. This line represents your eye level when looking at the building and it's called the horizon line. And these are the conversion lines. When I see that the overall proportions of the building looks right I start adding details. To give my drawing depth and dimension I add shadows and shadings. This is what makes the building come to life. I erase any unnecessary lines inside the building shape. 2pt perspective is used when the viewer sees the object or place from an angle he is not directly facing and in this case this is the corner of the building. This is my reference image and this is a rough sketch on how my drawings will be. Again I start by drawing the basic geometric shapes of the building. I really try to sketch them lightly and loosely focusing on achieving accurate proportions and capturing the overall structure. Try to practice this as this will enable you to establish a strong foundation for the subsequent stages of your drawing. I am trying to be careful about how all the lines connecting to the vanishing points stay straight. This step is also really important as this is the one that defines where I am looking at the building and this helps to place the vanishing points in a correct way so my drawing is not distorted. Now I can start the real drawing by adding more and more details. I refine the architectural features like the details of the dome within the perspective lines ensuring they follow the angles created. To enhance realism I add shadows and shading keeping in mind the light source direction. I believe shading is a powerful technique that brings depth and dimension to your drawings and by understanding how light interacts with objects you can create realistic shadows, highlights and gradients. For that begin by identifying the primary light source in your composition and envision where shadows would naturally fall. Three-point perspective is used when looking at an object from up or down. This technique is often used to emphasize dramatic angles and extreme foreshortening. This is my reference image and this is a rough sketch on how my drawing will be. Again first thing I make a rough sketch using basic shapes. Having established the basic shapes it is time to refine and add details to the drawing. Shift your focus from the general structure to the specific features of the building. Observe and analyze the relationships between different elements paying close attention to the smaller shapes that exist within larger structure. Gradually transition from the simplicity of the basic shapes to the complexity of the object form. Find the proportions, angles and curves ensuring they align with your reference. This stage requires patience, careful observation and a willingness to revise as needed. You can find these steps detailed in the free pdf you can download in the link under the video. That's all for me. If you are new to perspective drawing don't worry, it's a skill that can be mastered with a little practice and some helpful tips. If you want to have free resources about perspective or anything related to art and architecture, you can check out my website in the links under the video. See you!