How to Draw Perspective - A Simple Guide and Sketching Tutorial

In this guide I'll show you how to draw perspective and take the challenge out of perspective drawing.
We'll cover how to draw and sketch one point perspective and two point perspective looking at exactly what 1 point and 2 point actually mean.
We'll look in depth at the horizon line in sketching.
By the end of this sketching tutorial, you'll understand everything you need to know for cracking perspective for beginners.
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00:00 Introduction
00:33 The Horizon Line
02:21 The Horizon Line - Another Way
06:02 Vanishing Points
06:52 Lines of Perspective
07:43 Working out perspective in a scene
11:50 Adding scenes
13:23 The biggest problem!
15:46 Craft a scene

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[@Ettesun]

Thank you 🙏🏽 @TobySketchLoose. Yes @cathedralirish820 The light bulb came on for me also! 💡 I’ve been struggling with perspective/horizon lines my whole life (Baby Boomer alert)! I really needed this. The weather in winter gives us the opportunity for indoor hobbies, and I’ve been drawing and painting again! Now I can break free and try a city street or a farm house! I feel liberated to paint whatever I want! Thank You & Happy New Year!

[@exquisitelyelizabeth6531]

Wow loved this.Best lesson ever. Thank you so very much.❤

[@eileenmariehennighan9883]

I've watched this 3 times so far. Thank you for your fantastic explanation.

[@cathedralirish820]

This is a very well-presented, clearly understandable video on the challenging (for me) topic of perspective. I’m an old dude that absolutely loves life’s creative side, who’s had virtually no art education, and yet still aspires to draw and/or paint images that others might appreciate. YT is marvelous in helping guide those, like me, who never had the opportunity to learn this stuff. Then I happened upon this site. I feel like a light bulb went on while watching this particular video. I quickly subscribed to this site and can’t wait to explore Toby’s other videos more thoroughly. I just wish I had access to this kind of thing 50 years ago. Thank you Toby for sharing your talents and helping prove that, with a bit of help, you’re never to old to pursue your passion(s).

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you, what a lovely comment!

[@MZ-mu6om]

I agree with you Sir 100% I too have developed a deep interest in the arts as of lately. Happy journey to you .

[@MsMonika59]

Oh that’s good to hear - I am not the only one who feels like that. Happy new year from Australia 🇦🇺

[@CenterTenor10]

Great video! Same here! I have had no art education either and a life long dream of creating art, specifically perspective. I’ve watched many videos and this one just CLICKED for me. Bravo!

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

With you on all those points. Atb…another old guy!😃

[@JaredRandal]

I’ve never had a formal art class after high school - this blew my many times!! One of the most helpful videos I’ve seen in a long time!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Wow, thank you!

[@39Bosski]

Wow Wow Wow. This was a great video. I sat and ran through it three times already because perspective is the one thing that eludes me. But, I have confidence now that I can master it after watching this. I plan to practice, practice, practice and watch this video even more until I get it down perfectly. Thank you for making it easy to understand.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Amazing, I'm really glad it helped :)

[@shannonbekkerus4313]

Honestly, this is the first time that perspective has made sense to me. Thanks!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awesome

[@passiononfire]

Dude this is the most informative, easy to understand and valuable video I've ever seen in regards to drawing. I'm a casual artist that tries to better himself when he can and this just took me to a whole new level. I cannot thank you enough for this.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marytesta3003]

My head almost exploded😅 I'll have to watch this with paper and pencil. I'll have to print some pictures and draw on them. It makes sense for sure. Thank you Toby. Persective is 1 of many things I have trouble with. On a short, which I can't locate, you were heart broken about a comment from someone not improving their art. I can relate. I have taken all my art supplies to Goodwill many times. At times the frustrations are to overwhelming. I draw something everyday from "how to draw" books but can't look at something and draw it. I try to resist chucking stuff but I just get so depressed. It's why I did inktober. I figured it would be a hot mess but was fun attempting different ideas. Again, thank you for your wonderful videos. They are fun!

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure :) Hold onto your head for now!

[@marytesta3003]

@@TobySketchLoose 🤣Kaboom💥

[@kerivkennedy]

This is actually one of the best perspective explanations I've seen. I have desperately needed one that explained it but also took a real drawing and basically worked backwards. Thank you! Going to watch a few more of your videos. Even though I don't plan to do much drawing of similar style, I can still learn much

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awesome, thank you!

[@user-kn7vl3gp2c]

Excellent demonstration! I have struggled with perspective in the past but you have really helped me understand how it all works. Thank you!😊

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're very welcome!

[@laurewinkelmans9501]

This was a very helpful and straightforward video. Thank you.

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're very welcome!

[@sandycols4870]

Best explanation of perspective I've seen! Thank you!

[@BarefootEnglish]

Wow. Absolutely perfect and will watch again and again as I practice. Thank you ❤

[@amy19355]

What a great instruction! Really helped me!

[@lisaharris7445]

Such a fantastic exploration of perspective! I have read books, I have had classes but somehow you manage to bring the critical things to remember, in the order you need to remember them. Brilliant.

[@karenluke-mannarino3426]

Great info on roads not going higher than the horizon line….. a mistake I often make when putting trails in landscapes. They always look wonky. Now I know why! Perspective has always been a challenge for me, so I truly appreciate your simple explanations and illustrations as to how it works.

[@TobySketchLoose]

No worries!

[@shawnas464]

Me too…perspective has always been like math for me…ugh! Can’t wait to try this out!

[@Pixieworksstudio]

Fascinating. Thank you

[@maitemonton7093]

I don't speak English well, but I understand your tutorial. Is very very clair. I'm happy for that,because perspective was very dificult to my.You teach perspective easily.I love yours tutorials and I recomend your tutorials .Thanks for your job.👍👌😊

[@Sleep1ng_Panda]

This was extremely helpful thank you so much!

[@GopalBhaskaran]

Thank you for that! Really the best I have seen so far explaining perspective!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@debbiespeer7776]

This was great Toby. Thank you for sharing and making perspective much simpler for sketching.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@reinaalano]

That was helpful! Perspective is always a challenge 😍Thank you, Toby.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MajorUpgrade]

Very helpful video in understanding perspective! I love your videos Toby. Your teaching style resonates with me, and the calmness of your voice keeps me coming back! Have a great day!

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure, thank you :)

[@theresamay9844]

This explanation is great Toby! Thanks for helping us!

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure

[@christinefalconer8886]

This was fantastic. Always have problems in this area. You made it so clear. Thank you so much.

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're very welcome!

[@kellyalbrecht9731]

That makes so much sense now! Thank you, Toby!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure

[@ranjanachand9306]

Lovely and clear explanation. Thanks Toby

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alicebeshay6124]

Thank you so much Toby! Such an easy way to draw perspective 🌹👍

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're very welcome!

[@annebolduc6395]

Great tuto ! Very well explained ! Thanks :):):)

[@theroadhome_Liz_Summers]

WOW ... it clicked for me. like @catedralirish820, I am an older (68) and new (6-7 weeks) watercolor/sketch newbie. I haven't done much drawing or watercolor since grade school and was teased by family for my art so made the decision that I was not creative. I've been a hobby photographer and now also videography and my day job was as a self employed software developer. So, finally common sense kicked in and I realized that I was creative :) ... so, now learning watercolor and drawing. All that to say after some good, bad and ugly illustrated journal entries, after watching this video, I quickly sketched a desk that was raised to work standing, located about 18 feet away from me. I was able to see horizon and the lines of perspective AND my result ... holy cow! I can't wait to try more. Thanks!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

I'm really sorry I missed this lovely comment for so long, thank you I'm really glad you gained something from my little video!

[@tamathacampbell4985]

This is brilliant!

[@marshatomkins7989]

Well, this is just amazing. You’re an excellent teacher. Thank you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks :)

[@scorbett4370]

Thanks! I plan to watch this video a few times to acquire a natural, efficient feel for easily using perspective lines. Your video builds upon what I have previously learned. Thank you for sharing!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you! This is really kind and generous :)

[@cafeglover]

Excellent teaching. Thank you. Very clear and concise!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're very welcome!

[@cathykirschenmann1510]

This was an INCREDIBLY helpful lesson! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure!

[@eileengoldenberg270]

Great helpful video. HER horizon/eye level lines is clear!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tiannalehman2631]

This was a very clear and simple explanation! Thank you, very helpful 😊

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're very welcome!

[@studio_farrago]

This is a fantastic video, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure!

[@Arvnd]

Absolute bliss video

[@sakshimallah9547]

This is one of the few videos that has actually helped understand perspective. Thank you so much... I hope you keep making more videos like this:)

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awesome thanks

[@msfrehel8758]

This really was so helpful for me - thank you so much!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awesome to hear!

[@Erginartesia]

Very well explained! Thanks, Toby.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Very welcome!

[@cpv3golf]

Wow!! This is powerful. I’m new to drawing and trying a little tips in photography and this really, really puts a whole new light in both. Awesome!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're so welcome!

[@noeldoyle4501]

I love your style, very relaxing and I learnt a lot, thank you.

[@TobySketchLoose]

You are so welcome!

[@maureenrooney7757]

Great lesson Toby, thank you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks :)

[@rudysmith6293]

Brilliant! Thank you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're very welcome!

[@myjewelry4u]

I really enjoyed this video. Gives me a better understanding! Thanks

[@TobySketchLoose]

I'm so glad!

[@user-ob6km2gz2i]

Thanks man!

[@RowanForests]

Excellent presentation on perspective. Thanks!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sakurave]

Thank you !

[@mary12rose]

Wonderful teacher! Thank you! I get it!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're so welcome!

[@anniewinetable3672]

The best explanation I ever heard!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awesome, thanks!

[@MZ-mu6om]

Thank you Toby, this video is going to make my attemps at drawing much easier and enjoyable instead of frustrating .

[@TobySketchLoose]

Happy to help

[@jacquiebeads9649]

Super helpful Toby, thank you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Happy to help!

[@karimparvinian8008]

Many thanks Toby . You are the kind of artist who has great ability to teach . I gained a lot for my watercolor cityscape. Wish you best.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Many thanks

[@jeromevalin7927]

Clear and concrete. Thanks !

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're welcome!

[@victoriaconto8231]

This is, by far, the best video on perspective I've ever seen, you made it so much more simple than most its very easy to understand and apply. Thank you

[@TobySketchLoose]

Wow, thanks!

[@janealan2142]

Thanks so much for this lesson Toby. I once had an art teacher who tortured his class by wasting one third of the lesson every week on repeatedly explaining perspective. I came to actually hating the topic and resorted to just common sense winging it. Cheers from Toronto Ontario Canada 🤗

[@TobySketchLoose]

Haha winging it is the best way :)

[@Sophielinda]

Your lessons are so good! Thanks!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad you like them!

[@mumfymam]

Thanks a bunch, I've been struggling with perspective forever.....I understand it so much more now thank you so much 😊

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure :)

[@ucbfree61]

Sehr toll erklärt! Du hast mir geholfen einen Knoten im Kopf zu lösen!!!! 🎉🎉

[@sallymalnar4625]

Excellent teaching, you simplified a confusing subject. Thank you

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jennycherry5589]

Thank you for making perspective easy to understand and draw

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PaperMario64]

Thank you! Very helpful.

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're welcome!

[@francesmaguire4351]

Great explanations, thanks!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@grafitoytinta]

Great perspective's tutorial !! , thank you. 👍

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annekelouw7346]

Thanx. This lesson was an eye opener.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Excellent again. The best explanation I’ve come across even after several art tutors. Using technology also helps. Thanks.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@s-o-o-z]

This is helpful. Thank you.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rebeccamoore4177]

Great explanation. Thanks!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're welcome!

[@pancakesnake1271]

This video!!!!! Honestly I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve already watched what feels like a billion other videos on this, but I think this one actually clicked for me it was such a simple yet focused explanation and I can’t wait to try out perspective again!!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awesome, thank you!!

[@marcydrake9159]

I just learned a bunch! And then I subscribed. 🎉

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks for joining 😁

[@nancyg7845]

This was extremely helpful. Thanks ever so much 😊😁

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@toddbarton2014]

Excellent thank you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Louvre2012]

👌🏻so helpful! Thank you.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@017fatimamunir7]

U r such an inspiring teacher!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Wow, thank you!

[@wantSomaTae]

Thank you so much you are a masterful teacher

[@TobySketchLoose]

You are very welcome

[@41rgm]

Excellent! I used to be a good hand with pen or pencil but haven't drawn very much the last couple of years. This was huge help to me in a painting I want to complete. I missed the perspective. I think I can get it now. Thank you.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dianamccay7276]

This is brilliant!! It’s so simple and easy to understand! I’ve been wanting to start doing plein air drawing for a long time, but I never could grasp the perspective part. I watched a hundred videos, but they all seemed confusing and almost anti-artistic in a way, because the explanations were either too “technical” or just lacking all the information… maybe it was just me! LOL YOUR video was totally understandable, easy to grasp, detailed, and do-able! I’m 100% sure I can incorporate your excellent instruction and begin my plein air journey (without a slide rule or scientific calculator 😂). Thank you so much! 😊

[@serrielu8025]

👏 This was fabulous.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Lovely to hear!

[@peterdowse5816]

My problem was understanding the horizon line, so clearly explained. Thank you.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it helped!

[@FestaNoYoutubiu]

Genious. Thanks you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're welcome!

[@jollybeantracy]

From perspective rebel to perspective ninja!!! Thank you for the great video!!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks :)

[@Newlinjim]

Really well done explanation.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karinalebedeva7335]

Thank you SOO MUCH for this explanation! I’ve never been good in composing scenes and I never knew why. Now it all makes sense… I am trying to return back to sketching. I saw some videos that already improved my skills quite a bit. And I am so happy to find your tutorial as I am super interested in urban architecture sketching! ❤

[@TobySketchLoose]

Happy to help!

[@AVOWIRENEWS]

That sounds like a great topic for anyone interested in art and drawing! Perspective is such a fundamental skill in sketching, and it really brings drawings to life by adding depth and realism. It's wonderful that there are resources available to make learning this skill more accessible. For anyone wanting to improve their drawing skills, understanding perspective is a game-changer. Keep up the great work in exploring and learning new artistic techniques! 🎨✨

[@TobySketchLoose]

Totally agree!

[@downloadmusic4free1]

Very good, thank you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad you liked it!

[@chantelmcskimming6633]

Thank you!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're welcome!

[@ddlang2514]

So helpful!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad you think so!

[@Cederlof_Ink]

Mate, this helped alot. Very cleat and basicly explained well done 👏 got yourself a sub.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks for the sub!

[@dawnsheart316]

TOBY!!!!!! FINALLY! I was feeling stupid (I’m not hard on myself….no) and discouraged. Then I saw your video. Hallelujah! Thank you for encouraging and equipping all of us!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Haha pleasure :)

[@akindofmagick1]

This is awesome!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks :)

[@bindushanavas2317]

So interesting and helpful as a beginner like me.. Tku

[@TobySketchLoose]

You’re welcome 😊

[@wolfetteplays8894]

Thank you for this really helpful guide! I had a somewhat rudimentary understanding of how two point perspective works from my time creating Undertale fanart and architectural sketches, but I never quite knew exactly how it works well enough to create complicated and textured buildings/objects that don't look terrible. I will definitely be practicing more perspective. Amazing tutorial!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you! Have fun practicing!

[@borleyboo5613]

Because I love drawing and painting houses, churches, cottages etc…….I really needed this lesson. And you made it very easy for someone (me) with ADHD to understand. Thank you. 😊

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awesome, appreciate the feedback!

[@deanlove3168]

Hi Toby, I've been working on perspective since St Neots, and I've had a couple of successes 😊. But this is a great video to keep coming back to, for reminders. Thank you.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@monduli]

Great video - thanks! You've got a new subscriber

[@TobySketchLoose]

Welcome aboard!

[@liquidhues]

I just posted a video last week of trying to learn perspective wish this was up before it! Super easy to understand. Would have helped my drawing for sure LOL!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Hehe thanks!

[@pennyclark9079]

Brilliant!!!!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks :)

[@jupiterfalls8751]

You the s*** man such an awesome video I got goosebumps when I started seeing everywhere now ur amazing sir thank u

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mdvern9753]

Good explanation.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thank you