Exploring One-Point Perspective in Art

What is the first step in drawing a box in perspective?

• Drawing the back of the box

• Drawing the front of the box

• Drawing the shading

• Drawing the horizon line

What should you do after drawing the front of the box?

• Add shading

• Draw parallel lines

• Erase construction lines

• Add a vanishing point

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Why is it important to draw lightly when creating perspective lines?

• Because many lines will be erased later

• To save pencil lead

• To make the lines more visible

• To make the lines darker

What is a common mistake when using a ruler to draw perspective lines?

• Using a pen instead of a pencil

• Drawing lines too lightly

• Not using a mechanical pencil

• Not keeping the ruler perfectly vertical or horizontal

What should you do if your ruler is not perfectly aligned?

• Continue drawing

• Use a different ruler

• Adjust the ruler to be perfectly vertical or horizontal

• Erase all lines and start over

What happens to lines when they are close to the horizon line or vanishing point?

• They become more visible

• They become parallel

• They get closer together

• They disappear

What should you do when you encounter a line while drawing perspective lines?

• Draw a new line

• Continue drawing through the line

• Stop at the line

• Erase the line

What tool is recommended for inking the final lines?

• A thick marker

• A mechanical pencil

• A pen with a skinny side

• A colored pencil

What can you use if you don't have watercolors for shading?

• Crayons

• Chalk

• Markers

• Colored pencils

What should you do if you finish the exercise early?

• Take a break

• Draw more shapes and practice creating 3D blocks

• Erase your work and start over

• Watch the video again