Perspective 101
The 8-Week Online Course with Benjamin Hummel
Learn perspective from famed illustrator and perspective instructor Benjamin Hummel. Following his ground-breaking textbook, you'll work through one-, two-, and three-point perspective, gridding, and the whole concept of perception and why we see what we see. Fun, interactive, and includes live critique sessions.
Did you pre-order the book?
You get $60 off this class.
Check your email after pre-ordering Adventures in Space — your $60 discount code is waiting there. Apply it at checkout and enroll for just $180.
Hear Why Benjamin Teaches Perspective
In his own words, Benjamin Hummel shares the heart behind Perspective 101 and why learning to see changes everything.
Benjamin's intro video — coming soon
A Glimpse Inside the Class
Live demos, real-time critiques, and hands-on exercises — experience perspective the way Benjamin teaches it.
Introductory Price
Normally, if you were to take this class at the college level, it would cost you 10 times that much.
What You'll Learn
A complete, light-hearted journey through perspective — built on Benjamin's ground-breaking textbook and decades of teaching.
One-Point Perspective
Master the foundational horizon line and single vanishing point that grounds every great drawing.
Two-Point Perspective
Learn to construct boxes, buildings, and scenes viewed from the corner with two vanishing points.
Three-Point Perspective
Add dramatic height and depth for sweeping bird's-eye and worm's-eye views.
Gridding in Perspective
Tile floors, repeating windows, and accurate spacing measured correctly in space.
Perception & Why We See What We See
Override your brain's assumptions and learn to perceive the world as it truly appears.
Live Critique Sessions
Get personal feedback on your work directly from master artist Benjamin Hummel.
Designed for serious beginners
Ideally suited for high-schoolers and first-year college students — or any professional artist who needs a perspective refresher. If you've struggled with the traditional approach to learning perspective, Benjamin's light-hearted, dad-joke-filled method will finally make it click.
Reserve Your Spot
Class goes live Fall 2026. Lock in the introductory price of $240 — or $180 with your pre-order $60 discount. Prefer to spread it out? Choose the pay-over-time plan below.
Spread the cost across three easy monthly payments of $99.
Pre-ordered the book? Check your email for your $60 discount code.
What Students Say
Two decades of students have learned to see the world differently with Benjamin Hummel. Here's what a few of them had to say.
"Thank you so much for all your help and suggestions this quarter, I feel like I gained a lot from this class and I really enjoyed the challenges!!"
Cheyenne Baber
Art Student
"Thanks so much for the awesome class, learned a lot of your magic. Thanks a lot."
Megan Stack
Art Student
"Just a last word that I thoroughly enjoyed your class. It is great when a teacher actually teaches. I learned an immense amount of information that I know I will carry throughout my career."
Catherine Billot
Art Student
"I've had a great semester with you, and you have showed me many valuable things I will use forever. Thanks so much for everything Ben! I truly appreciate a teacher who cares so much."
Jessica Harris
Art Student
"I really enjoyed your class! I learned so much and enjoyed every step of the way. I hope I get to take another one of your classes in the near future. You're a fun teacher and know your craft beautifully!"
Rosie Taylor
Art Student
"Ben, I really enjoyed your class, I learned a lot. I appreciate you and how you teach. Thank you for being a good teacher. I really love perspective and you teaching it made it that much better."
Felicia Riggs
Perspective Student
"The ease with which Mr. Hummel conveyed complex topics was an incredible strength. I appreciate the way the course was arranged, and the projects that were required after each section of the course subject were covered provided ample opportunity for learning and review of course materials. Having projects with strict requirements helped me exercise the principles taught in class, and I greatly appreciate being pushed to do my best."
Charity Nelson
Perspective Student
"The demos created by Ben reframed how I approach perspective, not only in the classroom but in my personal work. Tutorials are technical and engaging, with clear visuals breaking down difficult concepts."
Kelsey Ward
Fellow Professor & Colleague
"In his perspective class, he made it easy to understand such a challenging concept!"
Alonso Holguin
Perspective Student
"Thank you so much for all your help and suggestions this quarter, I feel like I gained a lot from this class and I really enjoyed the challenges!!"
Cheyenne Baber
Art Student
"Thanks so much for the awesome class, learned a lot of your magic. Thanks a lot."
Megan Stack
Art Student
"Just a last word that I thoroughly enjoyed your class. It is great when a teacher actually teaches. I learned an immense amount of information that I know I will carry throughout my career."
Catherine Billot
Art Student
"I've had a great semester with you, and you have showed me many valuable things I will use forever. Thanks so much for everything Ben! I truly appreciate a teacher who cares so much."
Jessica Harris
Art Student
"I really enjoyed your class! I learned so much and enjoyed every step of the way. I hope I get to take another one of your classes in the near future. You're a fun teacher and know your craft beautifully!"
Rosie Taylor
Art Student
"Ben, I really enjoyed your class, I learned a lot. I appreciate you and how you teach. Thank you for being a good teacher. I really love perspective and you teaching it made it that much better."
Felicia Riggs
Perspective Student
"The ease with which Mr. Hummel conveyed complex topics was an incredible strength. I appreciate the way the course was arranged, and the projects that were required after each section of the course subject were covered provided ample opportunity for learning and review of course materials. Having projects with strict requirements helped me exercise the principles taught in class, and I greatly appreciate being pushed to do my best."
Charity Nelson
Perspective Student
"The demos created by Ben reframed how I approach perspective, not only in the classroom but in my personal work. Tutorials are technical and engaging, with clear visuals breaking down difficult concepts."
Kelsey Ward
Fellow Professor & Colleague
"In his perspective class, he made it easy to understand such a challenging concept!"
Alonso Holguin
Perspective Student