The Pocket Guide to Perspective

Professor Maurice Herman is an award-winning architect, educator, and illustrator. He loves to draw. He’s a subject matter expert who’s taught perspective, rendering, and sketching for more than 20 years. His illustrations have appeared in numerous books, academic journals, newspapers, and magazines, including the New York Times and Architectural Record. He holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in design from the California Institute of the Arts and a master’s degree in architecture from UCLA. His first job after graduation was as an apprentice to famed architectural illustrator Carlos Diniz. He currently lives and teaches in Los Angeles.

Copyright Notice 6
Attributions 7
Acknowledgments & Dedication 7
About the Author 7
Introduction 11
Chapter 1 15
How to Draw
Perspectives:
A Step-by-Step Guide
Overview 16
Key Concepts 19
Step-by-Step Sequence 30
Drawing Tips 45
Construction Lines
Explained: What Should
I Draw First? 49
Chapter 2
How to Draw Shadows
in Perspective;
a Step-by-Step Guide 55
Chapter 3
How to Draw Reflections
in Perspective;
a Step-by-Step Guide 59
Chapter 4
Perspective Exercises
and Solutions 67
Overview 68
Downloading the Exercises 68
Media Selection and Supplies 69
Perspective Exercise
Instructions 71