2-Point Perspective Drawing of an L-Shaped Block | Step-by-Step Technical Drawing Tutorial, by Draw With Ola on YouTube. 10 min 35 s.
- Video length
- 10 min 35 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Draw a horizontal horizon line across the middle of your paper. Mark two vanishing points on it, one near the left edge and one near the right edge, spaced well apart.
Lightly draw a vertical line below the horizon for the nearest corner of the L-block. This line sets the height of the block.
From the top and bottom of that vertical line, draw light lines to both vanishing points. These are your orthogonal lines and they guide the depth.
Mark the depth along the left orthogonals and draw a second vertical line there. Repeat on the right side to close the front faces of the block.
Draw the top face by connecting the top corners of the verticals to the correct vanishing points. Check that each edge runs toward one of the two points.
Cut the L shape by marking the inner corner. Draw the inner vertical edge and run its top and bottom lines to the matching vanishing points.
Add the receding back edges of the L, keeping them parallel to the front edges and aimed at the same vanishing points.
Erase the construction lines you no longer need, then darken the visible edges with a firmer pencil line or a fine liner.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the two vanishing points far apart, or the block will look warped and stretched.
Draw all construction lines lightly so you can erase them cleanly at the end.
Check every receding edge with a ruler against its vanishing point before darkening it.
Questions
Where do I place the horizon line?
Put it at about eye level for the view you want. A higher horizon shows more of the top of the block, a lower one shows more of the sides.
How do I know which vanishing point an edge goes to?
Edges that recede to the left go to the left vanishing point, and edges that recede to the right go to the right one. Vertical edges stay vertical.
Can I draw this without a ruler?
Yes, but a ruler keeps the orthogonal lines accurate and makes the block look solid. Use it at least for the first few practice drawings.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
