What Is Two Point Perspective? Everything You Need To Know

In this drawing tutorial on two point perspective I explain what it is, how to use it and when to use it. We'll go through an easy drawing exercise and then I'll talk about some of the more technical aspects of drawing in two point perspective including:
• where to put the vanishing points
• what does cone of vision mean

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[Meowch]

The cone of vision is very often misunderstood by artists. It is not that we have a 60 degree cone of vision, but rather that 60 degrees is a limitation brought on by our flat piece of paper. It is the limit we can draw within on a flat surface before things start looking too distorted. Everything within that 60 degree cone of vision on our paper is in fact also distorted, just not enough for it to be noticeable. If you were to trace a scene perfectly on a piece of glass from one exact spot in space (called the Station Point), everything would look exactly as it does in reality, even on a flat surface. But since we never view any artwork from the staton point, we ought to stick to this 60 degrees to keep our artwork looking more or less natural. By the way, photographs are also flat, making them subject to this same distortion phenomenon.

In one point perspective, even 60 degrees may be pushing it a bit, depending on how much distortion you can stand, so a 45 degree cone of vision might be preferable. In real life, our round eyeballs cancel out all distortion and allow us to see everything accurately.

Still, lovely video. :)

[supricekoti]

I have never found 2-point perspective so easy to understand. Great explanation. Thank you

[mindfulcooking]

Thanks! You've taught me more in your short videos about drawing, than all my years at school! Supporting you and your channel!

[lilybay]

Nice clarification of cone of vision and station point.

[lenpiazza]

I am a woodworker who prefers to draw my own plans. I have been trying to improve. Having seen several other videos on point perspective I have found this by far to be the best. Thank you.

[cindylong]

This was a great explanation. Thank you!

[kcphotographystudios]

Great video with an easy to understand explanation. Thanks Emily! Btw, you look fantastic! Keep up the great work!

[tabuena.fineart]

Lovely, i needed this...thanks for sharing🙌

[carolinesecord]

You are an amazing teacher. I have tried to learn the concept of perspective forever and the manner in which you explain it is so helpful. Thank you for sharing your talent. I would recommend your channel to anyone who is trying to learn these basic fundamentals.

[juelz]

best description ever thank you so much ❤🎉

[iki]

this is very direct and easy to understand, thank you so much! ^^

[dshepherd]

This was extremely helpful! One question I have is about size of objects in proportion to one another in a landscape.

For example, let’s say I’m drawing a rural landscape with a large red barn in the midground, about 1/3 of the distance left of center. Right of center. Starting in the immediate foreground, begins my corn field. They are tall so the reach nearly halfway up the canvas in the foreground, & get progressively shorter, as the go into the midground, then the distant background, closest to the vanishing point.

Does that mean, if I put the barn in the midground, it’s vertical height must match the height of the corn ion the opposite side, but also in the midground?

I’m sorry but this part gets me confused, & I’d love a bit of guidance🙂

[haseebkhan]

Thank because method is clear and in easy way so I have a problem to draw a slight line.
It is not stigher one what can do for it once again thanks