How to Draw a City at Night Using Charcoal: Art Lesson Instructions | Two Point Perspective

This video tutorial guides students on how to draw a city at night using charcoal and two-point linear perspective. It covers the steps of drawing buildings, adding details, and shading techniques. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of light sources and provides tips for creating realistic effects. Students are instructed on workspace preparation, cleanup, and preservation of their artwork.

What perspective technique is recommended for drawing buildings in this tutorial?

• Four-point perspective

• Three-point perspective

• Two-point perspective

• One-point perspective

Which tool is suggested for tracing the buildings to ensure bold lines?

• Pencil

• Fine-tipped Sharpie

• Paintbrush

• Ballpoint pen

What should be placed under your drawing to prevent smudging?

• A wooden board

• A piece of cloth

• A large sheet of scrap paper

• A plastic sheet

How should the sky be shaded in relation to the light source?

• Fading out towards the light source

• Uniformly dark

• Lighter near the buildings

• Darker near the light source

What is the recommended method for adding darkness to the side of buildings opposite the light source?

• Using a charcoal stick or pencil

• Blending with fingers

• Leaving it unshaded

• Using a white charcoal pencil

What should be done to the streets to make the buildings stand out?

• Lighten the streets

• Leave them unshaded

• Add more darkness to the sides

• Use colored pencils

What is the final step to ensure your workspace is clean after drawing?

• Use a vacuum cleaner

• Leave the charcoal dust on the table

• Shake the dust into a garbage can and wash hands

• Cover the table with a cloth