How to Draw a Vintage Beach Chair in Perspective | Step-by-Step for Beginners

Ever struggled to draw chairs that actually look like chairs? 😅 In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to sketch a vintage beach chair using gesture lines, perspective, and proportion tricks that beginners can follow!

We’ll break down the process:
• Start with light gesture lines to map out the shape
• Find the extreme angles and use them to build the structure
• Add those signature ribbons (yep, the foreshortened ones too!)

By the end, you’ll have a beach chair that feels grounded in space and ready for a day at the shore! 🏖️

00:00 – Intro: Drawing a Vintage Beach Chair
00:06 – Quick Gesture to Block in the Form
00:38 – Finding the Extreme Angles
01:08 – Measuring Proportions and Relationships
02:19 – Sketching the Chair’s Outer Edges
04:00 – Adding the Cross Sections (Ribbons)
06:15 – Turning Corners: Following the Surface Lines
08:00 – Foreshortening the Seat Ribbons
10:00 – Building the Chair’s Arms and Back Support
13:00 – Refining Structure and Details
14:08 – Adding Tones to the Ribbons
17:22 – Final Touches: Sharpening Lines and Details
18:27 – Wrap Up: Sketchy but Solid Perspective Chair!

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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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