1. 1 Point Perspective

2.  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.  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.  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.  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. The rectangle below is the front of a box All corners are drawn at 90°.

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

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

9. 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. Now darken in your finished 1 point perspective shape.

11.  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.