Confused about vanishing points and horizon lines? With step-by-step instruction and lots of examples, this beginner class on perspective drawing will help you compose better-looking landscapes!
Learn the basics of landscape drawing with this beginner’s course! We’ll demystify terms like horizon lines and vanishing points, and share lots of examples for you to practice with so you can better understand landscape references and improve your sketching and painting skills!
MODULE 1: Introduction & Supplies
Learn what, exactly, perspective is, and gather a few easy supplies to have on hand for this class.
MODULE 2: Representing 3D Objects in 2D
In this module, Ashley shares two basic methods of drawing two-dimensional shapes so they look like three-dimensional objects (for example, drawing a square so that it looks like a cube.
MODULE 3: One-Point Perspective
Learn what a horizon line is and why it’s so important in perspective drawing. Ashley will demo how one-point perspective works, how to identify it, and in what situations it’s typically used.
MODULE 4: Two-Point Perspective
In this module, Ashley gives a demo of how two-point perspective works and shares why it’s more useful for accurate landscape sketching.
MODULE 5: Analyzing Reference Photos
Dissecting the perspective of reference photos is a really fun and helpful way to understand the concepts of perspective that you learned in the previous modules. In this module, not only will we go through lots of different real-life examples of one- and two-point perspective, but will also share the “clues” to look for in more difficult compositions, like when buildings are facing different directions, or when the horizon line is hidden.
MODULE 6: Placing Objects Within a Frame
Ever wonder how big something should be when it’s in the distance? In this super practical module, you’ll learn an easy trick for composing your own realistic-looking scenes with multiple objects (like trees or boats) at varying distances!
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With multiple camera angles and the ability to pause and rewind, our classes get you up close to the action so you don't miss a step.
You were made to create.
We believe anyone can be an artist... even if they never went to art school. The need to be creative is built right into our DNA, and sometimes it just takes the right medium and a little practice to light that creative fire!
