Computer Assisted ArtLesson 2 Instructions1 Point Perspective

ByMrs. Hurd

Go to Pixlr.com – choose“Pixlr Editor Advanced”

Choose “create a new image”. Use the default size.Click -> ok.

Click the square on the upper right corner to maximize your canvas.

Click on the pencil tool and make a “dot” in the center of your canvas. This will be your vanishing

Point.

Click on the shape tool. Choose the rectangle (at the

top of the program menu). Also make sure “fill shape” is

unchecked. Start about 1” from the

outside edge of the canvas and

drag your mouse To create a

rectangle on your canvas.

Rectangle chosen, fill shape unchecked.

Your canvas should now look like this:

Now you can begin creating your room. Start by using the line tool, located on the upper left

where you choose the shapes.

Starting at your vanishing point, drag the line tool to the edges Of your canvas, making sure to intersect the corners of yourInner rectangle. This creates the walls of your room!

Using the line tool, create your bed.Try to make your vertical and horizontal lines as Straight as possible. My bed is against one wall.

See it?

Try some windows!

Add a table or desk

Continue adding details,until you have it just the way you like it.

Remember, as in your practice drawing; keep all the side angles radiating from the vanishing point and the rest of your lines as straight as

you can.

Use the Eraser tool to clean up your un-necessary lines and define your drawing. You can choose the shape you need, once you click

on it. To help in getting more precise in cleaning up your lines, you can go up to “view”

-> zoom in.

Cleaning up!