Ever wanted to draw buildings that look realistically three-dimensional? Two point perspective is your secret weapon! It's a drawing technique that uses two vanishing points on the horizon line to create the illusion of depth and space.
Imagine standing on a street corner. The sides of the buildings seem to converge in the distance, right? That's two point perspective in action.
**Here's the gist:**
1. **Horizon Line:** Draw a horizontal line – this represents your eye level.
2. **Vanishing Points:** Place two dots on the horizon line, one on each side. These are your vanishing points.
3. **Vertical Lines:** Start by drawing the vertical edge of your object, like the corner of a building.
4. **Connect to Vanishing Points:** Draw lines from the top and bottom of your vertical line to both vanishing points. These are called orthogonal lines.
5. **Establish Width and Depth:** Decide how wide and deep you want your object to be. Draw vertical lines to represent the other edges.
6. **Complete the Shape:** Connect the tops of the new vertical lines to the opposite vanishing points to complete the basic shape.
Practice is key! Start with simple rectangular shapes and gradually work your way up to more complex buildings and scenes. Soon you'll be creating drawings with depth and realism that will amaze you (and everyone else!). Happy drawing!
