Two Point Perspective

Join a 2-hour workshop to learn the fundamentals of two-point perspective in rural landscapes. This course is ideal for those seeking to improve their sketching skills, especially in understanding spatial elements like placing objects correctly in a scene. Participants will explore examples of two-point perspective, identify vanishing points on the horizon, and learn how to proportionately depict people within their sketches, ensuring a more realistic depiction of depth in landscapes.


Skills you have learned

After you have learned how to identify horizon lines, vanishing points on photos and objects in the classroom. You will be given a few exercise to sketch them on paper.

This is not a technical drawing class with rulers. It will still be loose sketching with the aid of string and edge of paper as a guide.

The course will be follow by example, Osborne will explain each technique while sketching in pencil & ink.

Quick 30min to 1hr sketch in sketchbook Volume 2

Examples of a 1hr to 2hr sketch in sketchbook Volume 3

Examples of a 1hr to 2hr sketch in sketchbook Volume 3

Screenshot of key note examples

Materials Supplied

This is a list of materials that each student will be supplied with to use on the day. (Please only take home your sketchbook.)

Materials to take home

  • A4 Paper (exercises)
  • A4 Handouts or PDF downloads

Materials to use then leave for next students at workshop

  • Uni Pin Waterproof Pen 0.03, 0.05, 0.1, 0.5 (Sizes may vary)
  • Sketching Pencils
  • Ruler
  • Kneadable Eraser

Optional Materials

This is a list of optional materials students may wish to bring along to class.

  • iPad + Charger to display reference images on to sketch from in class (Note A4 printout supplied if you don’t own an iPad or tablet)

Upcoming Workshops

Please check the upcoming workshop page for more details on times, location and cost.