How to draw a Box (DrTzy)

KeyWords:

• Dimension : A direction within Space
• Vanishing Points : The point at which parallel lines meet (Only applies perspective)
• Perspective : A Point of View
• Convergence : The coming together of parallel lines

Formula:

2D = Length + Width

3D = Length + Width + Height

How to draw a Box

A Box is a 3D shape

To make a 3D Shape, connect 2 or more 2D Shapes through a 3rd Dimension

For Boxes, just connect 2 squares through height - (height is the 3rd Dimension btw)

Actually Drawing it

Now you know the principles, I'll show you how I execute it

1. Draw a 2D version of your shape

• Make sure this 2D-version is front-facing - (It needs to be flat with no tilting)

The purpose of this step is to keep your future proportions consistent

2. Rotate that 2D version with your imagination

• At this point, start imagining what the final shape will look like - a rough draft in your mind

The purpose of this step is to choose the angle and position of your shape

3. Draw perpendicular lines from your 2D shape

• Make sure every set of lines facing the same direction are parallel
• Depend on imagination and memory to know what "90°" is supposed to look like

The purpose of this step is to give the 2D shape a 3rd Dimension

4. Draw the last parallel lines

Vanishing Points

"Just connect 2 squares and a box will appear"..

That is not enough!!

You need Vanishing Points too!

When drawing a Box, Parallel Lines should converge into the same Vanishing Point

(This makes it look real)

But 90% of the time, the vanishing point will be off-screen and you'll have to imagine the vanishing point

But don't focus on the Vanishing Point itself

Rather, spend your attention on the [Convergence of Lines] instead

Principles:

• Severe convergence = Vanishing Point is close to Subject (From audience's Perspective)
• Mild convergence = Vanishing Point is far from Subject (From audience's Perspective)

• The parallel line that's closest to you is always a little wider
• The parallel line that's furthest to you is always a closest wider

• Vanishing Point above the shape = You're looking at the bottom of the shape
• Vanishing Point below the shape = You're looking at the top of the shape

(The logic that applies to above and below also apply to left and right)