In the latest installment of my top ten perspective tips, I will explain what to do if you want to draw a perspective and don't have access to the photograph or computer 3D underlay mentioned in tip 5. In fact, an architectural plan and section is all you need. Whether you are constructing a perspective on top of an underlay or by scratch, it is important to use layering.
First, you should begin by looking at the plan and section and visualize view that you are trying to capture. Next, use the section and to establish a reference line (tip 3) to construct the perspective directly above the section. I do this by setting up my Horizon Line and establishing my points (tip 2). The section makes it convenient to to extend floor lines to the established points. I then look for squares (tip 4) and place my vertical lines to continue building the perspective. If the perspective ever seems to be emerging from the paper, you can reduce its size by using a copier or computer to fabricate a new base. This is a process that builds upon itself, layer after layer, until you have an underlay that you are happy to sketch your final drawing with.
As with any design, layering is a repetitive process of trial and error. It may feel like a tedious process, especially for an inexperienced hand, but there is something special to the ritual, a feeling of personal connection and understanding with the design. This is probably because perspective drawing to me is part of the design process, and it takes a lot of time, effort, and layers.
First, you should begin by looking at the plan and section and visualize view that you are trying to capture. Next, use the section and to establish a reference line (tip 3) to construct the perspective directly above the section. I do this by setting up my Horizon Line and establishing my points (tip 2). The section makes it convenient to to extend floor lines to the established points. I then look for squares (tip 4) and place my vertical lines to continue building the perspective. If the perspective ever seems to be emerging from the paper, you can reduce its size by using a copier or computer to fabricate a new base. This is a process that builds upon itself, layer after layer, until you have an underlay that you are happy to sketch your final drawing with.
As with any design, layering is a repetitive process of trial and error. It may feel like a tedious process, especially for an inexperienced hand, but there is something special to the ritual, a feeling of personal connection and understanding with the design. This is probably because perspective drawing to me is part of the design process, and it takes a lot of time, effort, and layers.