In this lesson, Gary Meyer will teach you the fundamentals of two-point perspective, focusing on station points, measuring points, and measuring lines to construct buildings and vehicles from various angles. You’ll begin by dividing planes into equal units, then draw both simple and advanced gabled-roof houses with precise, measured proportions. Finally, you’ll construct a car, breaking down its complex forms into logical, manageable steps. By the end of this lesson, you’ll have the skills to confidently measure and draw two-point objects to scale.

This lesson belongs to the course Classic Illustration Crash Course. In this 11-week course, master illustrator Gary Meyer guides you through the essential principles of classic illustration, focusing on perspective, light, and form to create dynamic, fully realized compositions. Designed for students looking to build believable illustrations without reliance on reference, this course emphasizes logical, procedural approaches to drawing and painting in acrylic. You’ll begin with foundational exercises in linear perspective, applying these principles to construct buildings, vehicles, and street scenes. As the course progresses, Gary will guide you through painting landscapes and natural environments with atmospheric lighting, as well as man-made environments, cars, and airplanes with reflective surfaces, all while maintaining a structured and efficient workflow. By the end of this course, you will have developed a diverse skill set to create original, professional-quality illustrations from imagination.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.