Two-Point Perspective Drawing

A two-point perspective drawing is a linear drawing that contains two vanishing points on the horizon line where objects converge. This method is commonly used to draw objects viewed from a corner. Like one-point perspective, a two-point perspective drawing shows objects getting smaller as it draws near the vanishing point, but this time, two vanishing points are used. In a two-point perspective drawing, two lines are connected to the vanishing points, providing a guide for where the object is to be placed and what viewpoint objects should be based on.

How to Draw a Two-Point Perspective Drawing of Streets and Buildings

1. Draw a horizontal line and a vertical line.

2. Mark the two vanishing points at each end of the horizon line and draw two diagonal lines, the other line connected from one vanishing point to the vertical line at the center, and the other line connected from the other vanishing point to the vertical line at the center.

3. Draw the first building in the center. The diagonal lines should follow this rule: (1) a diagonal line that draws to the right side should converge towards the right vanishing point; (2) a diagonal line that draws to the left should converge towards the left vanishing point.