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.
A Glimpse Inside the Class
On-demand demos and hands-on exercises — experience perspective the way Benjamin teaches it.
Pay in Full
or $85/mo for 3 months · $255
Normally, if you were to take this class at the college level, it could cost you more than 10 times that much.
Adventures in Space
Produced by The Perspective Professor! (aka Benjamin J Hummel) — the ground-breaking companion textbook behind the Perspective 101 course.
Exhaustive descriptions & diagrams.
Over 400 individual illustrations throughout.
A presentation built to keep you reading.
Easy-to-follow do-it-yourself exercises.
Filled with dad jokes to keep it light.
The ground-breaking textbook behind Perspective 101.
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.
Personal Critiques
Get personal feedback on your work 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
Perspective 101 releases Spring 2027. Lock in the introductory price of $240, or spread it across three monthly payments of $85.
Best value — pay once and keep lifetime access for your whole family.
Spread the cost across three easy monthly payments of $85.
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
Or get both courses, with bonuses
Both current courses — Perspective 101 and Basic Drawing — plus Benjamin J Hummel's companion books "Adventures in Space" and "It's A Wrap!" The license covers the printed classroom activities and access for one family.
What is included
- Perspective 101 — full 8-week course
- Basic Drawing — full 8-week course
- "Adventures in Space" companion book by Benjamin J Hummel
- "It's A Wrap!" companion book by Benjamin J Hummel
- Printed classroom activities license for your family
- Lifetime family access (revisit anytime)
- Private community access
Bonuses
Private community access
Join a private community of homeschool families to share work, ask questions, and keep your student encouraged.
Lifetime access
Revisit every lesson whenever you need to. The courses are on-demand and self-paced, so a family can move on their own schedule.
Printed classroom activities license
The bundle license covers the printed classroom activities, ready to use across every child in one family's homeschool program.
The Homeschool Bundle
or 3 payments of $175 · $525
Both courses, both companion books, and the bonuses above — for one family, with lifetime access.
Pay in Full · $500Or Perspective 101 only · $240Course books, recommended supplies, and Hummel Art School spirit gear are in the bookstore.
Looking for Basic Drawing?
Basic Drawing — Line, form, and observation — the core skills that every other drawing course builds on.
Perspective 101 is created and taught by Benjamin J. Hummel.
A credential your student can actually share
Every student who completes the course receives a branded Certificate of Completion — a real credential to share with family, attach to a portfolio, or add to a LinkedIn profile in one click.
- Branded with the Hummel Art School emblem and instructor signature
- Downloadable as a PDF — print it, frame it, or attach it to a portfolio
- One-click add to a LinkedIn profile so the accomplishment is public
This certifies that
[ Student Name ]
has successfully completed
Perspective 101
Benjamin J Hummel
Instructor
What's included — and what you save
Every course, textbook, and bonus purchased separately totals $679.94. Pay in full for $500 (save $25), or 3 payments of $175 ($525).
Basic Drawing course (full 8-week on-demand curriculum)
Lifetime family access to line, form, observation, gesture, and light & shadow modules.
Perspective 101 course (full 8-week on-demand curriculum)
1-, 2-, and 3-point perspective, grid construction, and visual perception.
Adventures in Space companion textbook
Benjamin J Hummel's full-color textbook walking step-by-step through perspective fundamentals.
It's A Wrap! companion drapery & folds book
Benjamin J Hummel's fun, easy-to-read guide to drawing realistic clothing and fabric folds — interactive workbook pages, illustrated fold diagrams, and tips that apply to any media. Rated 4.0★ on Amazon (38 ratings).
Printed classroom activities license for one family
BonusPrint and reuse all course activity sheets across every child in your household.
Lifetime family access for every student in the home
BonusNo subscription, no per-child seat fees, never expires.
Private community access
BonusEncouraging community space to share assignments, get feedback, and connect.
Full lifetime license covering every student in your immediate family.
How enrollment works
Everything you need to know about access, pricing, and taking courses as a family or co-op.
A private community for enrolled families
Every enrollment includes access to a private community of homeschool families. Connect with other parents, share ideas for using the curriculum, and keep your student's success at the center of it all.