3-point perspective building exterior 4 of 5

Here is instruction on how to create a building with exterior elements in a 3-point perspective.
Key emphases to remember:
1. You have three vanishing points; hence, 3-point perspective
2. All objects will now have to answer to all 3 vanishing points
3. All vertical elements will no longer be parallel to one another as they would in a 2-point perspective situation; instead, they will now all converge at the 3rd vanishing point.
4. The 3rd vanishing point is not situated on the horizon line like the other two vanishing points would

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Education

Tags:

• 3-point perspective
• perspective
• grid
• building
• exterior
• horizon line
• vanishing points

[phix95]

@marekraat16 I've seen concept art that's in 3-pt persp, thought its not readily apparent, because the vanishing points are way off the page. 3-point is more akin to real life. All around you things are vanishing on a horizon line, even below/above you. Having the vanishing points OFF the page is more realistic and less jarring and stylized than having them all on the page.

[KasSanity]

because it adds a worm's eye view ... it looks like you're look at the building from the bottom rather than the top

[marekraat16]

I dont understand what is the point of 3 point perspective from 2 point perspective. The result is quite similar. Why dont you make it 2 point perspective. Its easyer to make vertical lines. Why is 3 point perspective better ?

Pls answer me :).

[arctopia2112]

i do like your drawing, but somehow i think a 3 point persp. is too complex for a result that's not so diffent when compared to a 2 point persp. anyway, thanks, and keep on posting!