Drawing in Three Dimensions – Part 2 of the Drawing Laboratory by Brent Eviston

This course is all about tricking the eye. You’ll learn how to take a flat piece of paper and make it look like a window into a three-dimensional world. Brent Eviston breaks down the process into simple, repeatable steps, starting with basic shapes like spheres and cubes, then building up to complex forms using perspective. It’s practical, hands-on, and designed to change how you see and draw.

🎯 What you’ll learn

• Draw basic 3D shapes like spheres, cylinders, and cubes with confidence.
• Apply 1, 2, and 3 point perspective to any drawing.
• Simplify complex subjects into their most basic 3D forms.
• Use measuring and observation techniques to improve accuracy.

✅ Requirements

• Skills: No prior drawing experience is required, though completing the first course in the series is recommended.
• Tools: Any drawing materials you have at home (pencil and paper). A list of recommended supplies is provided in the final lesson.
• Hardware: None.

📝 Description

This isn’t about copying what you see; it’s about understanding the underlying structure of objects. Brent starts with the three fundamental forms—the sphere, cylinder, and cube—and shows you how to rotate them in space. From there, he introduces linear perspective (1, 2, and 3 point) as a tool, not a rigid rule. You’ll learn to use it to draw boxes, natural objects like leaves and shells, and finally, complex man-made forms.

The real magic happens when you realize that everything, from a coffee mug to a human figure, can be broken down into these simple shapes. Each lesson ends with a project designed to lock in the skill. The teaching is clear, methodical, and avoids fluff. You’ll spend more time drawing than listening, which is exactly how you get better.

🧑‍🎓 Who this course is for

• Beginners who want to move beyond flat, 2D drawings.
• Intermediate artists who struggle with making their work feel dimensional.
• Anyone looking for a structured, no-nonsense approach to learning perspective.

🧑‍🏫 About the Author

Brent Eviston is a master artist and instructor with over 20 years of experience teaching in studios, schools, and museums. He developed his unique teaching method by testing both traditional and modern approaches to drawing instruction. His previous series, The Art & Science of Drawing, enrolled over half a million students in 182 countries. He is known for his clear, patient instruction that turns complete beginners into confident drawers.

🏁 Final Result

• A series of practice drawings demonstrating your ability to draw spheres, cylinders, and cubes in perspective.
• A completed still life drawing that applies 1, 2, and 3 point perspective to a complex arrangement of objects.
• A solid, repeatable framework for analyzing and drawing any 3D form you encounter.