Mechanical Perspective

Here are step-by-step video demonstrations for creating a drawing using single-point mechanical perspective.


Step 1. Intro and Setup


Step 2. Locate the Picture Plane and Observation Point


Step 3. Find the Floor Height on your Elevation


Step 4. Draw the Front Elevation


Step 5. Place the Vanishing Point and Set Up the Perspective Drawing


Step 6. Plot Points and Find the Perspective Lines


Step 7. Draw the Center Cube


Step 8. Draw the Sides of the Cone


Step 9. Plot a Curve in Perspective