My Simple Perspective Trick for Urban Sketching

If you've ever struggled with perspective while urban sketching, try my slightly ridiculous but surprisingly effective “fingering” technique. It’s simple — you just need your fingers. No ruler, no grids, no bits of string, and definitely no complicated maths. I’ll show you how I use it to line up vanishing points, keep windows and doors in the right place, and make buildings actually look believable in a loose sketchbook drawing. Perfect for beginners, travel sketchers, watercolour artists, or anyone who wants perspective to make sense without sucking the fun out of sketching. 0:00 - Introduction! 1:28 - The Basics of Perspective 5:24 - The "Fingering" Technique 7:10 - Finding the Centre Point 9:08 - Perfect windows 11:46 - Adding the Chimney 12:42 - Fine Liner and Details Follow along for more adventures! 📱 TikTok: @arting.about 📸 Instagram: @arting.about #ArtVlog ____________________ Additional material sourced from https://pixabay.com/