Point Perspective
Multi 3 Point Perspective
Slide 1 of 25: Requirements
Before we move on to ‘How to draw a two point perspective’, you will require a plan and an elevation of the ‘Object’
you wish to draw perspective of. With a more complex object you may require more than one elevation and possibly
a section as well. All of which must be the same scale.
In the example that follows the elevations are comparatively simple, so they may not be necessary. Providing you
know the dimensions it may be easier just to use a scale instead. However, on more complex objects it is not
recommended, but it is possible to do an accurate perspective without the elevation views.
Next you will require a larger worktop to layout the plan, elevation and your working drawing. Once these have been
set-up they must to be taped down. Next you will need a longer straightedge, a scale to match the scale of the plan,
and the trusty pencil. In more complex jobs it may be advisable to use a range of coloured pencils.
On more complex studies you work will tend to a little dirty the longer you work on it. To avoid this, use a dusting
brush regularly and avoid sliding the straightedge across your work.
The multi point perspective can either constructed as a two point or a three-point perspective. Where they differ is
that in a three point perspective has a third vanishing point is either above or below the horizon. In the example
below we will be using the standard three-point method of construction.
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Slide 1 of 25: Set-up the Worktop and Horizontal Vanishing Points
As usual the plan is placed above the
working drawing and rotated to to suit the
purpose of the perspective.
Thereafter a Focal Point is selected. This
should be a building point.
Then at a set distance the Viewing Point is
added with the Line of Vision joining the 2
points.
Perpendicular to the Line of Vision add the
Picture Plane at the Focal Point. Then
perpendicular to the Line of Vision add the
Horizon at the Viewing Point.
Thereafter, place the elevation at the same
Distance from the Viewing Point and
move it up or down to suit. In this case the
Horizon is at ground level.
To map the position of the first vanishing
points a Construction Line is drawn from
the Viewing Point and parallel to the 2
faces of the main building and extended to
the Picture Plane.
Where the Construction Line Intersect
the Picture Plane a Perpendicular Line is
drawn to the Horizon. At those intersects
are the left VP & right VP.
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Slide 2 of 25: Set-up Vertical Vanishing Point
The third vanishing point is determined by
the pitch of the line of vision. In the
example the viewer is focused on a point
approximately at the floor line to the third
level.
Draw a Construction Line from the
Viewing Point to the Elevation's Focal
Point. Then Perpendicular to that draw the
Elevation Plane from the Base Point to
the Line of Vision.
The third Vanishing Point is at the
intersection of the Elevation Plane and the
Line of Vision.
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Slide 3 of 25: Map Vertical Lines
To start the perspective the vertical lines
must be mapped.
From the Viewing Point draw a
Construction Line to each of the visible
Building Corners.
Where each of those Construction Lines
Intersect the Picture Plane draw a
perpendicular Vertical Line to beyond the
Horizon.
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Slide 4 of 25: Map Vertical Regression
Where each of those Vertical Line
Intersect the Horizon add a Regression
Line to VP.
This is the basic vertical regression outline
of the building. Next the horizontal
regression must be mapped.
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Slide 5 of 25: Map Building Heights
This is where the 3-point perspective differs
the other perspective types in that the
heights projected from the elevation are
mapped to determine how much they
diminish in height.
Start by drawing a Construction Line to
the 3 Building Heights.
Where the Construction Lines Intersect
the Elevation Plane draw a Construction
Line to beyond the Line of Vision.
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Slide 6 of 25: Map Regression & Draw Side of Building
Where each Construction Line Intersect
the Line of Vision draw a Regression
Line to the right VP.
With both the Vertical and Horizontal
regression line in place draw the Side Face
of the building.
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Slide 7 of 25: Map Front Regression & Map Building Points
The upper front of the building is a little
more complex and will be mapped in
stages.
From the Viewing Point draw a
Construction Line to each visible Building
Point on the front face.
Then include one Building Point on the
recessed face.
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Slide 8 of 25: Map Vertical Lines
Thereafter, where each of the Construction
Lines Intersect the Picture Plane draw a
Vertical Line to beyond the Horizon.
Then draw a Regression Line of the
building heights to the left VP.
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Slide 9 of 25: Add Vertical Regression & Map Structural Heights
To complete the vertical regression draw a
Regression Line from the Intersection of
The Vertical Lines and the Horizon to the
vertical VP.
Next the diminishing horizontal line must be
mapped.
Firstly, the Structural Levels must be
measured from the side face of the building.
From the Viewing Point draw a
Construction Line to each Structural
Level.
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Slide 10 of 25: Map Regression of Heights
Where each Construction Line intersects
the Elevation Plane draw a Horizontal
Line to the Line of Vision.
Thereafter where each Horizontal Line
meets the Line of Vision draw a
Regression Line to the left VP.
As you can see these regression line are
taller than the mapped height of the
building. That is because these regression
lines are for the front face of the building.
So they must be mapped to line up with
the back face.
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Slide 11 of 25: Map Regression to Face of Building
Firstly, where the left Regression Line
meet the Line of Vision draw a
Regression Line to the right VP.
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Slide 12 of 25: Map Front Face Regression Lines
Then where the left Regression Lines
intersect the corner of the front face of the
taller section of building draw the
Regression Lines to the left VP.
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Slide 13 of 25: Draw Front Face
With both the vertical & horizontal
regression lines in place draw the front face
of the Structure.
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Slide 14 of 25: Map & Draw Recesses
Next the reviles to the recessed glass face
must be mapped. This will be done in
stages.
From the top left corner of the outer face
draw a Regression Line to the right VP.
Where that Regression Line intersects the
inner face Vertical Line draw a
Regression Line to the left VP and extend
it to the last opening. See enlarged detail.
This Regression Line is the soffit to the
the openings.
Next the side face to the remaining
openings must be mapped.
From the intersection of the Soffit Line and
the right Regression Line draw a vertical
Regression Line to the vertical VP. These
Vertical Regression Lines will be use to
draw the lower opening so must be
extended to the first floor.
With the regression line in place draw the
Soffit and side Revile to each opening to
the top floor.
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Slide 15 of 25: Map & Draw Next Recesses
The same method is used to do the reviles
to the next floor of openings.
From the outer face top left of each opening
draw a Regression Line to the right VP.
Then from where these Regression Lines
intersect the Vertical Line draw a
Regression Line to the left VP.
Once the regression lines are done add the
Soffit and side Reviles to the openings to
the next level.
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Slide 16 of 25: Draw Remaining Recesses & Glass Front
Do the same to the remaining levels and
add the Glass Face when done.
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Slide 17 of 25: Map Position & Draw Shop Front
All that is needed to finish the main building
is to add the shop front on the ground floor.
Firstly, the position of the grass must be
extended to the front face.
Then from the Viewing Point draw a
Construction Line to the window's
Building Point.
Where the Construction Line Intersects
the Picture Plane draw a perpendicular
Vertical Line to the Horizon.
Then from that intersection draw a
Regression Line to the vertical VP.
With all the regression lines in place draw
the Glass face and adjoining Structure.
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Slide 18 of 25: Map Second Structure's Building Points
With the first building done, the second
structure must be mapped. This is where
the multi point comes into play.
Firstly, the vertical line will be mapped.
From the Viewing Point draw a
Construction Line to each visible Building
Point.
Where the Construction Line Intersects
the Picture Plane draw a perpendicular
Vertical Line to the Horizon.
Note the Vertical Lines have been colour
coded. Outer, Middle and Peek.
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Slide 19 of 25: Map Vertical Regression
Then from their Points [O] [M] [P] on the
Horizon draw the Regression Lines [O]
[M] [P] to the vertical VP.
Note the colour coding.
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Slide 20 of 25: Map Heights
To start mapping the heights of the second
structure the heights must be measured
from the Side Face of the building.
From the Viewing Point draw a
Construction Line to each Height.
Where the Construction Line intersects
the Elevation Plane draw a Horizontal
Line to the Line of Vision.
Before moving on the set-up of the other
vanishing point and regression these
Heights are marked on the Line of Vision.
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Slide 21 of 25: Set-up Horizontal Vanishing Points
To set-up the horizontal vanishing points to
the second structure a parallel line to each
visible face must be drawn.
From the Viewing Point draw the
Construction Lines [1] [2] [3] parallel to
the 3 visible faces and extended them to
the Picture Plane.
Where the Construction Lines [1] [2] [3]
intersect the Picture Plane drop a
perpendicular to the Horizon.
These will be the vanishing point [1] [2]
[3] to the new structure.
Note VP [3] is beyond the edge of the
page.
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Slide 22 of 25: Map & Draw Front Face
Before the regression to the second
structure can be mapped the heights need
to be applied.
From the 3 Heights on the Line of Vision
draw a Regression Line to the left VP.
Because the Center Line of the second
structure is in line with the front face of the
building these Regression Lines are
correct.
If the the center line of the structure was
not in line with the front face the offset
would have to be mapped.
Lets start with the middle face and map its
regression.
Because the peek is common to all there is
no need to map its horizontal regression.
From the other 2 intersections of the
Regression Lines and the center vertical
Regression Line draw the 2 Regression
Lines to the [3] VP.
With all the relevant regressions in, draw
the 3 Faces of the structure.
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Slide 23 of 25: Map & Draw Far Face
Then from the edge of the first 3 faces draw
a Regression Line to VP [1] and draw the
3 faces.
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Slide 24 of 25: Map & Draw Remaining Face
Then do the same to the last 3 faces.
From the edge of the first 3 faces draw a
Regression Line to VP [2] and draw the
three faces.
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Slide 25 of 25: Summary
That is how to draw a multi 3-point
perspective with 1 vertical and 5 horizontal
vanishing points where used.
As seen in this example it is a method that
appear to create exaggerated or overstated
results. Particularly if the viewing point is
near to the object been view.
The more popular use of a multi 3-point
perspective in when it is used to draw a
worm's or bird's eye view.
However, the methods used are the same
as those demonstrated here.
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