How to Draw Perspective - A Simple Guide and Sketching Tutorial

[@TobySketchLoose]

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[@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!

[@spktme]

You said it perfectly! I feel like I finally grasped it and he did it in about 15 minutes that takes pure skill! I feel less stupid now that it clicked.😂 I'm not going to embarrass myself and say how many videos I've watched on this subject before I quickly zoned out. You kept it simple and sweet and the way you drew and showed it in the photo was magic to me. 😂Thank you for explaining it so I could grasp it! Can't wait to watch more videos!

[@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 :)

[@jeffstewart7045]

16 minutes and 52 seconds well spent! As someone who hasn't drawn for many years but is taking it up again in my retirement, thanks to this tutorial, I am now looking at things much differently than before, and I am confident that this will quickly show a marked improvement in my sketches!!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@Capitaltwo3710]

og you have ADHD? you have ADHD?

[@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💥

[@JohnJohn-zj9pf]

Wow this has been THE best video about perspective I have ever seen! My mind was blown and now I have learned so much quality information that I just want to draw!!! Thank you!!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Wow, thank you!

[@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 :)

[@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

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@christinefalconer8886]

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

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're very welcome!

[@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!

[@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

[@shannonbekkerus4313]

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

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awesome

[@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!

[@andywilson3560]

You are a star … many a time I’ve thought of starting a drawing but never really understood where it was going… this has opened up a whole new world for me in my drawing … thank you so much.

[@debrawalters9746]

Thank you! This subject has been difficult for me. Which is why I don’t paint city scenes. I’m going to give this a try and I believe I will be successful with your instruction ❤❤❤

[@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!

[@lilybelle6495]

I've been able to do buildings and houses on the road (for the most part) just by "eyeballing" perspective, but my windows and doors have never ever looked right. I know why now! This was the simplest yet most immediately effective lesson I've ever gotten. A real duh/aha! moment for me. Subscribed! And trying the 10 days course too. Thanks!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks so much!

[@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!!

[@ahmedtimimi690]

I’m glad I found your chanel, I graduated from architecture school this February however my school didn’t have emphasis on drawing and sketching, I took it upon myself to start teaching myself such crucial skills for my craft. Hoping to see more content from you with urban sketches. Many thanks 🫡

[@TobySketchLoose]

That is awesome!

[@pamellabinder6186]

Excellent method of teaching what could be a complicated subject that you’ve turned into a “can-do” method! I’m ready to tackle a sketch of a Viennas Cafe we visited 2 weeks ago!!

[@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!

[@blancacordero6660]

You should also explain from close spaces. Walking up stairs, at the bottom of a hill looking up to a hill. And so on. Thank you fir your video.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Noted

[@CarolineDcruz-f8e]

This video is so so helpful. This is exactly what I have been fumbling with in my drawings and sketches. Thank you so much for making it so understandable. I am so happy to have found this video at the right time.

[@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!

[@theoriginaldudette5535]

Thanks!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awww thanks! Very generous of you 😊

[@davidlist3959]

Absolutely wonderful in the way you verbalized everything!!! Thank you

[@Suki-s8v]

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!

[@peterdowse5816]

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

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it helped!

[@gothiccircle4283]

This is a fantastic video. I’m not sure how or why it ended up in my feed, but I’m so very glad it did. I love learning and this was a very clear and simple explanation of something I never realized I was curious about before. I’m never going to forget this.

[@gothiccircle4283]

Oh yes, and of course I subscribed.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TobySketchLoose]

and thanks for subscribing!

[@SallyCoe]

Thank you - I’ve just watched several videos on the same subject and this is by far the best in terms of content and presentation.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Wow, thank you!

[@marshatomkins7989]

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

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks :)

[@LCLand]

Very wonderful lesson. However I would love to see you break it down more slowly for a full drawing. Maybe I need to watch again but I didn’t get how you know what goes where on the horizon line. Or regarding the line. And other perspective lines to vp Or did that have more to do with how I angle the lines? And depending on pov. How did a, b, or c change how you drew a building according to perspective. Like the sitting guy. How would that change how you draw the building? How do you draw the scene for a painting without drawing all those helpful little vp lines? So excited to give this a try next time I sketch! 😊

[@Ritz_Quackers]

Really enjoy this video, thank you so much for posting! The information was really clearly conveyed and was easy to understand. Already seeing an improvement in my sketches/drawings just from keeping perspective in mind.

[@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!

[@james9789]

I was thinking about starting some rough sketching mostly to improve my eyesight and some general therapy.Then I froze and thought about perspective.I thought ok I'll throw a little in ha! thanks for sharing your knowledge,I like your sincere and relaxed communication and teaching method I subscribed.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks for the thoughts 💭

[@Lambertcottage]

You just gained a new subscriber! I have finally figured out perspective, thanks to this video!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Welcome aboard! and thanks for joining 😁

[@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

[@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!

[@vanshikashukla3692]

this wonderfully explained perspective! I am excited to try out some sketches and doodles after watching this :) Thanksss Tobyy

[@debbiespeer7776]

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

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dbauerlien]

Thank you for sharing this info!! I struggle with perspective and you explained this in a way that I could understand!!

[@catlinhollow]

excellent teaching style and relevant examples. thank you

[@cathykirschenmann1510]

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

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure!

[@tiannalehman2631]

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

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're very welcome!

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@cappy6103]

This has opened my mind. Thank you!

[@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! 😊

[@sallymalnar4625]

Excellent teaching, you simplified a confusing subject. Thank you

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandycols4870]

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

[@di_tattoolover]

Excellent video. I sort of knew all this, but you explained it so well. I now definitely know better. Thank you.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awesome thanks 🙏👍

[@theresamay9844]

This explanation is great Toby! Thanks for helping us!

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure

[@IsabelKim-zw2cw]

Wow why did i discover your channel so late!! This is just amazing!!

[@Nate-asaurus-Rex]

That was super neat and it helped things click in place for me.

[@CaylaLewis-v3d]

What an incredibly helpful lesson. Thank you Toby!!

[@DaleRogers]

Nicely done. My undergraduate is in Mechanical Drafting and Design. This helped me “connect some dots” (pardon the pun).

[@TobySketchLoose]

Cool, thanks!

[@GopalBhaskaran]

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

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lc4365]

You are such a good teacher!!

[@donaldkennedy7993]

another superb video, making easy to understand HL, VP, 2PP - stunning. Great to see the explanation of people, trees etc rather than always architectural focused (like too many other videos). well done - I learnt lots again. What would be great to help is a video to help the understanding of the "width" of objects as they go into the VP. e.g. how much thinner do windows, get on a builiding as they go into the distance ;)

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Amanda11762]

This is the best perspective tutorial I've seen. Thank you!!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Wow, thank you!

[@lazj6987]

Great lesson, everything easy to understand🙂👍 brilliant video

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks! 😃

[@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 :)

[@alicebeshay6124]

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

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're very welcome!

[@sandiarthur9082]

Wow! Such a clear explanation! I have no formal art education, but volunteer teaching art to kids all the time. I am going to do a much better job of teaching perspective after watching this. Thank you! (I love that you are just sketching and not using rulers and being exacting. It feels more approachable that way for me.)

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ozzyg82]

Great help. Now, how do I know how many vanishing points to include in a scene, and why? And you mentioned a scene looking as though it’s going up hill, I wonder if you have a video on how to make scenes look uphill and downhill. Thanks

[@TobySketchLoose]

this is wondering I go into in my courses, the shirt where is through observation and through serving how much simplification you want, hard unfortunately too smart in a comment like this though

[@laurewinkelmans9501]

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

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're very welcome!

[@cafeglover]

Excellent teaching. Thank you. Very clear and concise!

[@TobySketchLoose]

You're very welcome!

[@shader26]

I was a student pilot for a while. Even though I had a very rudimentary concept of horizon line, it really amazed me to experience it like that. Pilots use the horizon to fly, straight and level you look to both sides and check the wings are equidistant to the horizon, etc. Even if there are mountains that rise above and down to the horizon you see where the line is. And as you say, always relative your eyes.

[@BarefootEnglish]

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

[@isabellegodin3321]

Merci!

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure, thank you for your kindness!

[@TatePuGoy]

Obrigada por este tutorial! Para quem sabe tão pouco, como eu, ajudou bastante. 🌷🇧🇷

[@eileengoldenberg270]

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

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheTroothseekr]

I learned so much in this video. And then you did the quick sketch and I got anxious! Lol

[@Charlottesbeautifulcult]

Wow great tutorial

[@sharonfoy2410]

This really has opened my eyes. Thank you!

[@noeldoyle4501]

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

[@TobySketchLoose]

You are so welcome!

[@jennycherry5589]

Thank you for making perspective easy to understand and draw

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ianappletreelodge]

I did my first watercolour yesterday and my perspective was all over the place. After my wife pointed out my faults (again😢) I decided to look for some tuition and happened along this video, it all suddenly made sense and became clear. All I need to do now is watch this video another couple of times to get the information in my mind properly, practice, practice and more importantly practice…. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

[@TobySketchLoose]

Aww thanks! Perspective is awkward :) Don't be put off by criticism - there will always be mistakes :)

[@colinpatterson728]

@@TobySketchLoose Blessed to have such a wife mate!!

[@myjewelry4u]

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

[@TobySketchLoose]

I'm so glad!

[@LesleyTaylor101]

Truly inspirational and genius level teaching!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Wow, thank you!

[@ucbfree61]

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

[@ranjanachand9306]

Lovely and clear explanation. Thanks Toby

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jollybeantracy]

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

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks :)

[@836dmar]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TobySketchLoose]

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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.

[@studio_farrago]

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

[@TobySketchLoose]

My pleasure!

[@reinaalano]

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

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@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!

[@bidyutkumargangopadhyay2625]

Very clearly explained the fundamental🙏🏻

[@TobySketchLoose]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@RowanForests]

Excellent presentation on perspective. Thanks!!

[@TobySketchLoose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@astro3395]

i've always struggled with perspective and looked through many guides.. everyone just explains the technical stuff but what you said helps so much to understand the core of perspective(even if i knew about horizon line i never knew all that) but im confused... what if im watching up or down.. does the horizon line change or the vanishing point? how does that work

[@TobySketchLoose]

Horizon line is entirely dictates by the height of your eyes.

[@emmahamilton1514]

Really clear explanation, thank you. What do you do if the road or scene actually is going uphill?

[@TobySketchLoose]

Good question... Requires a whole video to answer! The principles are all the same, but your road will go above the horizon line as it goes up the slope.