How to draw in 1 Point Linear

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How to draw in 1 Point Linear
perspective

• An Artists Tool for showing Space and Form
• Lesson 1 3-D boxes
• Lesson 2 3-D Block letters
• Lesson 3 Dream House
• Lesson 4 Inside the house

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How to draw in 1 point perspective

• You will need a
• Ruler
• 2 Pencil
• Eraser
• 8x11 paper
• computer

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Where is the vanishing point? The horizon line?
Orthogonal?
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To draw a solid object in 3-D

• You must know the
• Vanishing point
• Horizon line
• Orthogonal (diagonal lines to the VP)

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Draw the horizon line with a ruler near the
middle of your paper.
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Put the vanishing point (a small dot) on the
horizon line.
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Draw a box below the horizon line using your
ruler.
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Using your ruler, draw lines connecting the
corners of the box to the vanishing point.
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Using your ruler, draw a line between the
orthogonal lines that is parallel to the front of
the box.
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Erase the orthogonal lines that are between the
back of the box and the vanishing point.
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This is a box sitting on the ground in front of
you. You can see over the top of it.
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Draw another box that is taller and crosses the
horizon line.
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Using your ruler, draw lines connecting the
corners of the box to the vanishing point.
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Using your ruler, draw a line between the
orthogonal lines that is parallel to the side of
the box.
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Erase the orthogonal lines that are between the
back of the box and the vanishing point.
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This box is sitting on the ground but you cannot
see the top of it.
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Draw a box above the horizon line in the right
corner of your paper.
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Using your ruler, draw lines connecting the
corners of the box to the vanishing point.
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Using your ruler, draw a line between the
orthogonal lines that are parallel to the side
and front of the box.
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Erase the orthogonal lines that are between the
back of the box and the vanishing point.
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This box is floating in the sky. If you like,
add legs to hold it up.
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Assignment 1 Using your ruler, draw 6 boxes in 1
point perspective around the vanishing point and
horizon line.
This is an example. Your paper will look
different.
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Assignment 2 Draw your initials in 6 inch block
style letters and then use the steps to turn them
into a 1 point perspective drawing.ABCDEFGHIJKLMN
OPQRSTUVWXYZ
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Assignment 2 3-D lettersUsing a ruler1. Draw
the horizon line and vanishing point2. Draw the
6 inch block letters.
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3. Using a ruler, draw the orthogonal lines to
the vanishing point.4. Draw the parallel lines
in between the orthogonal lines5. Erase the
extra lines
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Assignment 3 Draw a 1 point perspective Dream
house on paper or in Paint on the computer.
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You must have windows and doors drawn in
perspective. Most lines are horizontal, vertical
or to the VP.

• Windows and doors on the side of the house have
  lines to the vanishing point.

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You must have windows and doors drawn in
perspective. Most lines are horizontal, vertical
or to the VP.

• Windows and doors on the FRONT of the
  house have Parallel Lines

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Finish the drawing by adding details. What kind
of house is it? A mansion, a ranch, a 2 story,
in the country or city? In the mountains or near
a river? Does it have a garage? A swimming pool?
A balcony?
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Assignment 4 Draw a 1 point perspective room on
paper or in Paint on the computer.
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Assignment 4 The blue box is the back wall. The
green lines create the other walls, floor and
ceiling.
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Assignment 4 Everything on the walls, floor and
ceiling will have lines to the vanishing point.
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Assignment 4 This is the beginning of a great
room! Add details and furniture!