How to Draw a Descending Staircase (Easy Perspective Trick!)

in WORLD OF XPILAR10 hours ago

Today I will show you how to perfectly draw a descending staircase in simple steps using two vanishing points in frontal perspective.

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At the top of the drawing sheet, draw a horizon line and mark the vanishing point (VP1) in the center.

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At the bottom, draw a rectangle that will represent the highest step of the staircase and mark a second vanishing point (VP2).

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From VP1, draw the vanishing lines towards the four corners of the rectangle.

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Next, draw vanishing lines from VP2 to the top corners of the rectangle.
The point where these lines intersect the lower lines originating from VP1 is the starting point of the next step.
Draw the vertical lines on both sides until they meet the upper lines originating from VP1.

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Draw the horizontal line to complete the stair step.

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Repeat this process as many times as you want to complete the staircase.

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Outline and add your favorite color to finish your descending staircase.

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If you'd like a more visual explanation of this process, visit my YouTube channel and watch the short tutorial you'll find there.





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by J.Van de Perre - video demo, painting process
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I wish you a very nice day!