Why You Need to be Drawing with Grids

The Perspective Course

Understanding Perspective(60 Lessons )
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Why You Need to be Drawing with Grids

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Why You Need to be Drawing with Grids

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Begin by pulling out your orthographic drawings from "Assignment - What is Zero Point Perspective?!". Your task is to redraw those same forms in new, more dynamic positions—like three-quarter views or angled perspectives.

If you’re confident, try drawing them freehand. If you need more structure, use a grid to help maintain accurate line directions and proportions. There are grid templates available in the downloads tab (included are blank grids and grids with example cubes to give you a better understanding of how objects fit in the space).

Focus on foreshortening: guess how the height, depth, and width appear when rotated in space. Don’t measure—estimate based on your understanding of how forms shrink in perspective. Aim to do this multiple times, keeping the drawings loose and simple. One perfect drawing isn't the goal here; repeated guessing sharpens your skills.

  • Use grids if needed
  • Prioritize structure over detail
  • Redraw the same forms in various angles

This is about training your visual intuition and comfort with spatial structure.

Deadline - submit by May 20, 2025 for a chance to be in the critique video!

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