How To Draw Backgrounds and Perspective - Essential Course

Name: How To Draw Backgrounds and Perspective - Essential Course
Rating: 4.7 (492 reviews)

Linear Perspective | Backgrounds | Buildings | Technical Illustration for Illustrations | Comics

Created byEd Foychuk

Last updated 12/2022

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What you'll learn

Learn how to draw in perspective
Learn the various approaches to drawing perspective
Learn what goes into an effective background in a drawing
How to draw objects in one-point, two-point, three-point, four-point, and five-point perspective, creating increasingly realistic illusions of depth, distance,
How to manipulate vanishing points and horizon lines to create different effects and perspectives in your drawings.
How to use digital tools and techniques to enhance your drawings.
Basic rules for creating believable and cohesive backgrounds in your comic drawings.

Course content

1 section • 30 lectures • 7h 11m total length

Introduction5:13
Master one to five point perspective and draw interiors, exteriors, and cityscapes with vanishing points, while applying six background rules like saturation, depth, atmospheric occlusion, and digital tools.
1 pt Perspective Basics15:17
Learn one-point perspective basics: establish the horizon line and vanishing point, convert 2d squares into 3d cubes, and practice with construction lines and transparent forms.
1 pt Perspective Subtracting14:19
Master one-point perspective by subtracting from a cube to create benches and puzzle-like shapes, guided by the vanishing point and construction lines.
1 pt Perspective Using References19:02
Practice one-point perspective using references and real-life objects like juice boxes, identifying the vanishing point and horizon line, while accounting for imperfect edges and camera distortion.
1 pt Perspective Interiors43:26
Learn one point perspective for interior scenes by identifying the vanishing point and horizon line, blocking a room with construction lines, and placing sofa and chairs from back to front.
1 pt perspective Exteriors47:27
Learn to draw one-point exterior perspective by building from a vanishing point with a horizon line. Use rough grids and measured guides to capture depth and lens distortion.
Circles and Elipses8:38
Master circles and ellipses in perspective by using construction lines, 40 percent and 50 percent markers, and digital tools to align corners and warp into perspective.
Measuring Distance3:40
Learn to measure equal-sized objects as they recede, using subdivision lines. Draw through middle bisected lines and guide points to align street lamps or buildings.
2 pt Perspective basics10:44
2 pt Cutaways5:15
2 pt Interiors37:33
Multiple Points of Perspective7:46
Explore finding multiple vanishing points within a single scene, break away from strict one- and two-point rules, and practice aligning horizon lines to achieve believable perspective.
2 pt Exterior18:45
Explore two-point exterior perspective by constructing a Japanese castle with center lines, vanishing points, and four-part divisions; learn to place ellipses, measure ledges, and render distance with texture and detail.
3 pt basics16:50
Master three-point perspective by adding a third vanishing point above or below the horizon, producing bird’s eye and worm’s eye views with multiple vanishing points.
3 pt Bird's Eye31:40
Master three-point bird's-eye perspective to recreate exterior skylines with multiple vanishing points along the horizon. Practice constructing pyramids, cutaways, and details like a helicopter pad and water tanks in perspective.
3 pt Worm's eye + Google Maps16:18
Bonus - Clip Studio Paint Perspective Rulers17:08
Bonus - Digital Tips12:53
Explore digital tips for drawing backgrounds with perspective, establishing a horizon line and vanishing points, practicing one-, two-, and three-point perspectives, and using burst grids, circles, ellipses, and layered transforms.
4 pt Basics11:30
Demonstrate four-point perspective by adding two additional points to create curved verticals and warped relationships, expanding beyond two-point rules for room scenes and distorted cityscapes.
5 pt basics13:00
Multiple Horizon Lines7:35
Background Rules21:37
Bonus - Perfect Squares6:06
Master perfect squares in one- and two-point perspective using vanishing points, horizon lines, and simple tiling tricks to imply depth without measuring.
Bonus - Lego Hack!9:29
Use a cheap lego hack to quickly establish one-, two-, and three-point perspective for sketching city blocks, horizon lines, crosswalks, and building layouts, accounting for lens warp.
Planes - Foreground, Midground, Background12:35
Understanding the rules regarding the planes of a scene - foreground, midground, background.
Warm Up - Lines and Dots4:44
Warm up by scattering dots on paper and drawing lines to train hand-eye coordination for perspective work. Vary line lengths and switch from wrist to elbow to improve straightness.
Warm Up - Circles4:55
Bonus Lecture - Thank You1:25
Wraps up the course with a thank you and encourages continued practice, while directing you to discounted related courses in the description.
Thank You1:38
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Bonus - student feedback5:30
In this bonus video I go over a student's question about understanding perspective in a photo.

Requirements

basic ability to draw straight lines
Willingness to practice and complete assignments
Experience with drawing comics or other forms of sequential art (optional)

Description

Do you ever struggle with backgrounds and perspective?

Welcome to "How To Draw Comics | Perspective and Backgrounds"! This course covers the essential skills needed to create dynamic and realistic backgrounds and incorporate perspective in your comic drawings.

In this course, you will learn the following:

1 Point Perspective: You will learn how to draw objects in one-point perspective, creating the illusion of depth on a flat surface.
2 Point Perspective: You will learn how to draw objects in two-point perspective, creating the illusion of depth and distance.
3 Point Perspective: You will learn how to draw objects in three-point perspective, creating the illusion of depth, distance, and height.
4 Point Perspective: You will learn how to draw objects in four-point perspective, creating the illusion of depth, distance, height, and width.
5 Point Perspective: You will learn how to draw objects in five-point perspective, creating the most realistic and immersive illusion of depth, distance, height, width, and curvature.
Changing Vanishing Points and Varying Horizon Lines: You will learn how to manipulate vanishing points and horizon lines to create different effects and perspectives in your drawings.
Digital Tips and Tricks: You will learn how to use digital tools and techniques to enhance your perspective and background drawings.
Basic Background Rules: You will learn the basic rules for creating believable and cohesive backgrounds in your comic drawings.

In addition to the comprehensive course materials, as a student of "How To Draw Comics | Perspective and Backgrounds" on Udemy, you will have the opportunity for personal contact with the instructor. You will be able to ask questions and receive feedback on your progress throughout the course.

You will also have lifetime access to the course materials, so you can refer back to the lessons and exercises anytime you want to brush up on your skills or try out new techniques. This course is designed to give you a strong foundation in drawing comics with perspective and backgrounds, and with lifetime access to the materials, you can continue to improve and expand your skills for as long as you like.

Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to practice and apply your new skills through a series of exercises and assignments. By the end of this course, you will have a strong foundation in drawing comics with perspective and backgrounds, and you will be able to create stunning and realistic drawings with confidence.

Who this course is for:

Beginner artists interested in learning how to draw backgrounds and incorporate perspective in their comic drawings
Students wanting to step into technical illustration work.
Experienced artists looking to improve their skills and techniques in these areas
Professionals, students, and hobbyists who enjoy drawing and want to create dynamic and realistic comic drawings
Anyone looking to gain a strong foundation in drawing comics with perspective and backgrounds and create stunning and realistic drawings with confidence