DRAWING STAIRS in ONE-POINT PERSPECTIVE
One step at a time
This month, we're adding a new tool to your one-point perspective sketchbook: drawing stairs. Whether you're designing a sloped front yard, a walkway that needs a few steps up to the door, or just want to feel confident tackling elevation change in your sketches, this technique helps you show a client how a space will rise and unfold in front of them.
Drawing stairs is really just drawing boxes stacked on top of each other, one at a time. It might feel intimidating at first (stairs! on a slope!), but with a few simple guidelines and a little practice, it becomes just as natural as drawing a straight sidewalk.
Join us as we build on your one-point perspective foundation and take it somewhere new. You don't have to be "good at drawing" to start. You just need a pencil, a ruler, and a willingness to take it one step at a time.
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Let's do this!
GOODNESS FOR YOU THIS MONTH
Below you will find several items to help you learn more about DRAWING STAIRS IN ONE-POINT PERSPECTIVE. From written words to video to applied activities to our Design Library to group discussions. Explore our topic from different angles and gain a new perspective. Click on the images below to download a PDF of your Garden Design Guide and Activity. Further down you will find a video and links to our community, plus a live Monthly Meetup too!
VIDEOS: Drawing Stairs in One-Point Perspective
I created a demo video below showing the basics of drawing stairs in one-point perspective. Look to see how I find the existing vanishing point, then use that to create one stair at at a time stacked on top of each other (like boxes). And remember: verticals in real life stay vertical in your drawing too.
Need another example? Click the link below.
BONUS VIDEO: Drawing Stairs in One-Point Perspective (My friend Emily's house)
This bonus video is from our past graphics membership, Paper Garden Studio.
RESOURCES in our DESIGN LIBRARY
Check out a couple of one-point perspective examples below.
ONE-POINT PERSPECTIVE DRAWING DEMO
Watch me explore design ideas using one-point perspective for MaryAnn's garden.
ONE-POINT PERSPECTIVE FOR FRONT YARD DESIGN
The video below shows how I draw conceptual designs for a front yard design using a quick one-point perspective technique.
OUR COMMUNITY
Don't forget to hang out with us this month.
Check in to share your activity. Try it yourself and/or learn from the submissions of your peers. No need to stress. Just enjoy!
ONE-POINT PERSPECTIVE ACTIVITY
We have one activity this month...drawing! If you don't have time to join us, challenge yourself with a smaller exercise...by taking a photo of an area, then trying to find the vanishing point...or simply learn from the submissions of your peers.
Do you have a question?
Do you have a question on this month's topic or another design question? Let's all learn together!
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Click below to add it to our community.
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Tell us what you’ve done this month that got you one step closer to your dream...we’re ready to celebrate with you!
LIVE SESSIONS
We have one this month: our normal Monthly MeetUp. This will be recorded in case you can't make it (then posted right back here). Check out all UPCOMING MEETUPS here.
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You can also meet with me in a Design Discovery Session if you'd like guidance on your personal design journey. See link below.
Monthly MeetUp
Let's catch up on this month's topic, plus share our activities. I can't wait to see you!
Thursday, August 20
10 AM PT | 11 AM MT | NOON CT | 1 PM ET
London: 6 PM BST
Sydney: August 21 at 3 AM AEST
Design Discovery Session
These are a small group meeting where you'll have a chance to share where you are in your design journey, get to know a few fellow members, and receive personalized guidance on your next steps. Each session is one hour with up to four members and myself.
Upcoming Dates:
Monday, September 7 at 3 PM US Central time
Wednesday, October 7 at 10 AM US Central time
Monday, October 12 at Noon US Central time
Click below to see the calendar...and make sure to scroll through it to see the available dates.
I'd love your feedback once you've devoured all this goodness.
Drop me a note at the email below and let me know what you loved and what could be improved. Thank you!
Please contact me at hello@papergardenworkshop.com
