1. The Gordon Schools Graphic Communication
1 Point Perspective Introduction
Graphic Communication
Technical Department

2. 1 Point Perspective
1 point perspective drawings are a type of pictorial drawing.
They are a realistic drawing of an object showing it as if it were disappearing towards 1 vanishing point in the distance.

3. 1 Point Perspective
A good example of a 1 point perspective drawing is railway tracks.
Up close they appear full size but then taper away thinner as they stray into the distance.
1 point perspective sketch of railway tracks

4. 1 Point Perspective
If a 1 point perspective drawing is full size from the front, what view of the shape or area will be drawn full size?

5. 1 Point Perspective
The Elevation is drawn full size with all depths tapered to the vanishing point.
Therefore, the following shapes seen as a front view should be drawn:
Rectangles/squares with 90° corners
Circles using compass
Triangles with angles measured

6. 1 Point Perspective All corners are drawn at 90°.
The rectangle below is the front of a box
All corners are drawn at 90°.

7. 1 Point Perspective
Here, the vanishing point is being added to the drawing.
Vanishing Point

8. 1 Point Perspective
Now all depths are projected back to the vanishing point.

9. 1 Point Perspective
You cannot make accurate measurements using a ruler when drawing a perspective drawing. Instead estimate the sizes by using a suitable proportion of sizes in the drawing.
These depths will be drawn horizontally or vertically.

10. 1 Point Perspective
Now darken in your finished 1 point perspective shape.

11. 1 Point Perspective All depths go to the vanishing point.
The front shapes are drawn as follows:
Rectangles/squares with 90° corners
Circles using compass
Triangles with angles measured
You cannot measure depths. Instead estimate these depths, being careful to keep your drawing in a good proportion.