Draw a Cabin in the Woods with Stone & Perspective (Step-by-Step Guide)

Ready to draw something a little more rugged? In this video, I’ll show you how to draw a stone cabin in the woods using two-point perspective. It may look complicated at first, but I’ll break it down line by line—so by the end, you’ll have a solid structure and a fun forest vibe to show off!

📐 We’ll cover:
• How to lay down your ground plane and vanishing points
• Building the basic structure with angled rooflines
• How to draw stairs in perspective yes, it’s tricky—but I’ll help
• Adding details like chimneys, stone texture, shingles, and trees

🏕️ Intermediate artists: This one’s for you. But if you’re a beginner, don’t worry—you’ll learn a lot just by following along.

00:00 – Intro: Drawing a Cabin in Two-Point Perspective
00:23 – Laying Down the First Perspective Lines
01:18 – Establishing Key Angles of the Roof and Porch
02:06 – Defining the Cabin Corners and Depth
03:04 – Visualizing Pillars and Beams
04:13 – Placing Rooflines and Features
05:03 – Drawing Stairs in Perspective (Start with Ground Plane!)
06:16 – Building the Staircase Step-by-Step
07:01 – Adding a Second Stairway
08:05 – Why Freehand Sketching
09:35 – Three Main Line Directions (Up Down + Vanishing Points)
10:42 – Adding Porch Railings and Chimneys
11:54 – Shingles and Stonework: Using Perspective for Detail
13:22 – Drawing the Stone Texture
14:55 – Final Touches, Trees, and Background
17:00 – From Construction to Decoration
19:39 – Tips for Slowing Down and Practicing

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Kurt Aspland is a graduate of the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California and has been drawing, painting and teaching for well over 30 years. He has been published in multiple magazines including The Disney Magazine, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and Dallas Morning News to name a few. He has had multiple interviews and articles written about his work in both the United States and International press as well. He has taught at Drexel University in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania School of Art and Design.

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