This Artist Creates Incredible Drawings of the Room He’s in From His Perspective

Perspective Drawings by Paul Heaston

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Denver-based urban sketcher Paul Heaston takes a sketchbook and pen with him wherever he goes, capturing the world around him in his distinct sketchy style. Each inked line drawing gives a glimpse into the life of this artist, husband, and dad, and how he balances family commitments with his love of art.

Heaston never misses a chance to fit in some drawing time each day. “I made a lot of what I call domestic sketches—scenes of my house, my living room, my kitchen.” he says. “When my daughter Junie was younger I used to drive my wife to work and Junie would fall asleep in the car on the way home. I used to pull over and draw from my car. It was a little window of time that I would take advantage of.”

Heaston’s sketchbooks are bursting with an abundance of subjects, but perhaps his most impressive works are his drawings within rooms. Often rendered with a fountain pen and carbon ink, each piece is sketched with perfect perspective, revealing the scene from the artist’s point of view. Heaston even draws his own arms, hands, and sketchbook within each setting, highlighting his position within the room. From cafes to airport terminals, each space is illustrated with incredible detail. In one piece, Heaston has even captured the cramped chaos of airplane seating, complete with his sketchbook laid out on the fold-out tray.

Scroll down to immerse yourself in Heaston’s sketched worlds and see more from his growing portfolio on Instagram. If you like his work, you can support the artist on Society6, where his illustrations are available as prints, tote bags, and more.

Denver-based artist Paul Heaston's impressive perspective drawings reveal moments from his daily life.

Pen Drawings by Paul Heaston

Pen Drawings by Paul Heaston

Heaston even draws his own arms, hands, and sketchbook within each setting, highlighting his position within the scene.

Pen Drawings by Paul Heaston

Perspective Drawings by Paul Heaston

Perspective Drawings by Paul Heaston

Perspective Drawings by Paul Heaston

Perspective Drawings by Paul Heaston

Perspective Drawings by Paul Heaston

Perspective Drawings by Paul Heaston

Perspective Drawings by Paul Heaston

Perspective Drawings by Paul Heaston

Pen Drawings by Paul Heaston

Pen Drawings by Paul Heaston

Pen Drawings by Paul Heaston

Watch the artist in action.

Paul Heaston: Facebook | Instagram | Tumblr | Flickr | YouTube| Society6

My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Paul Heaston.

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
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