How to Draw Ep.2 - PERSPECTIVE 3D Drawing & Sketching Course

Learn to Draw 3D: Beginner Drawing Course - Volume & Perspective

Unlock the secrets to drawing believable 3D forms with this comprehensive beginner drawing course! In this second episode of our "How to Draw 101" series, you'll master the fundamental principles of volumetric drawing and perspective drawing to create the illusion of depth and space on paper.

This course is designed for artists of all levels, even those with zero prior drawing experience. While some basic drawing skills are helpful (check out the first episode!), they are not required. We'll guide you step-by-step in understanding how complex 3D objects are built from simple shapes.

What you'll learn:

• Understanding 3D Structure: Learn how to recognize the 3D structure of everyday objects, from simple blocks to organic forms like the human figure and the lips.
• Volumetric Drawing: Discover the basic principles of volumetric drawing to create depth and form.
• Perspective Drawing Basics: Master perspective drawing techniques, including:
  • 1-point perspective
  • 2-point perspective
  • 3-point perspective
  • 5-point perspective
• Basic Building Blocks: Learn to draw fundamental 3D shapes from any angle:
  • Cube
  • Cylinder
  • Sphere
  • Cone
  • Pyramid
  • Torus
• Shape Transformations: Transform basic shapes through rotation, bending, twisting, and stretching to create more complex forms.
• Sketching Techniques: Develop your sketching skills with practical exercises and real-world applications.

What you'll get:

• The ability to analyze the 3D structure of any subject.
• Confidence in drawing simple and complex forms using perspective rules.
• A solid foundation for creating any type of artwork.
• Plenty of drawing exercises and sketching practice.

You'll need:

• A regular 2B graphite pencil (we recommend inexpensive office pencils).
• Cheap office paper.
• (Optional) Other drawing tools like pens, markers, or crayons.

Course Content Breakdown:

• Day 1: How to See Volumes?
  • Recognizing 3D structures: blocky subjects, rounded forms, human figures, organic forms.
  • Assignment: Analyze and sketch a windmill, learn about construction lines.
• Day 2: Perspective Drawing Basics
  • Projection in visual perception, graphical projection types, 3D isometric projection, 2D multiview projection.
  • Perspective projections: 1-point, 2-point, 3-point, 5-point.
  • Assignment: Practicing perspective drawing.
• Day 3: Basic Building Blocks
  • Drawing the cube, cylinder, sphere, cone, and pyramid.
  • Assignment: Draw simple 3D shapes in a 2-point perspective grid.
• Day 4: Transformations
  • Drawing a P letter in 3D, coffee cup handle, rounded glass forms, donut shape, complex 3D banana.
  • Assignment: Imagine you're drawing!
• Day 5: Let's do some sketching
  • Sketching a camera and a coffee cup with a spoon in 3D.
  • Assignment: 3D sketching of your favorite subject.

Ready to take your drawing skills to the next level? Enroll now and start creating stunning 3D artwork!