How to draw in perspective

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How to draw in perspective

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WHAT YOU NEED: ruler, pen, pencil, paper.
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STEP 1: Draw a horizontal line using a ruler and pencil. Estimate the midpoint and draw a dot using a pen.
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STEP 2: Draw a square below the line using a ruler and pencil.
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STEP 3: Join each of the corners of the square with the dot on the horizontal line.
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STEP 4: Draw a smaller square behind the first. This should fit between the diagonal lines.
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Draw over both squares and the diagonal lines between them and erase the rest of the pencil lines. That's how you draw in perspective!

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