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How to draw a Box

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How to draw the perfect Box every time



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

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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)

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Actually Drawing it

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


1. Draw a 2D version of your shape


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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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


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Vanishing Points


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

That is not enough!!


You need Vanishing Points too!

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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

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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


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  • 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


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


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