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13 Best Perspective Courses Online

Choosing a perspective course online can be confusing, especially when the options range from beginner sketching to advanced drawing techniques. This page lists thirteen courses from Udemy and Coursera, covering topics such as realistic drawing, graphic design theory, abstract acrylic methods, and 3D illusion art. Prices vary from $19.99 to $199.99, giving you a clear sense of the budget required for each level of instruction.

The courses are presented in a curated order, not a ranking of quality, to help you compare content, teaching style, and price. Whether you are a complete beginner looking for fundamental structure lessons or an experienced artist seeking specialised practice in baroque landscapes, the selection aims to match a range of skill levels and artistic interests.

Courses compared
13
Price range
$24.99 – $83.00
Providers
Udemy, Coursera, edX, International Open Academy
Last updated
26 Sep 2026
How these 13 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Udemy, Coursera, edX, International Open Academy, matched to "perspective" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $24.99 to $83.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Realistic Baroque Drawing: Volume 3 - Landscape & Portrait

    Offered by Autonomous University of Barcelona

    The Bey Atelier in Baroque Drawing is an artistic experience that will take you back to the 17th century where you will learn - together with Baudilio Bey- the secrets of artistic drawing in the greatest of the classical...

    $94.99
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Graphic Design Theory - Space

    Offered by Skillshare

    Your instructor Martin Perhiniak, states: As a graphic designer, most of the designs you work on will end up being flat. Not in the sense that they won’t look good, but in the literal sense: they will be printed on sheet...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Expressionism Abstract Art Techniques with Acrylics

    This Abstract Art Workshop is a course designed for anyone who likes painting, everyone who wants to learn, beginners, teenagers, or even intermediate students, all of you who feel happy while painting and wish to be cre...

    $19.99
    listed price
  4. 4
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    The Ultimate Drawing Course - Beginner to Advanced

    Join over 450,000 learning student and start gaining the drawing skills you've always wanted.The Ultimate Drawing Course will show you how to create advanced art that will stand up as professional work. This course...

    $199.99
    listed price
  5. 5
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Acuarelas para adultos módulo 5

    Introducción: Como artista plástica con más de 27 años de experiencia, he desarrollado una técnica de enseñanza amena fácil y eficaz, con la cual se logrará que desarrolles tu talento en el campo de la acuarela y específ...

    $59.99
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Learn to Draw from Scratch: Fundamentals & Structure

    This course was created to help beginners build a strong foundation in drawing through practical training, observation, and consistent practice.Instead of relying on shortcuts or unrealistic promises, this course focuses...

    $49.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Learn 3D Illusion Art From Scratch - Basic Course

    If you want to learn something exciting in art then you are at right place to learn unique concept of 3d illusion art. This course consists detailed learning of different types of 3d illusions step by step. How to draw o...

    $19.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    5 Urban Sketching Techniques for Beginners

    When you travel, you most likely rely on your photo camera to record beautiful architecture, but what if you could capture it in quick-hand in a sketchbook? Sketching can be one of the most satisfying experiences of your...

    $44.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Art History from Renaissance to the 20th Century

    In this course, we will discuss about the different aspects of Art History from Renaissance to the 20th century as follows:-Part 1 – Course introduction & precursors to Renaissance artCourse introductionPrecursors to...

    $84.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Everyday Object Drawing with Pencil

    If you’ve already learned the basics of character drawing, it’s time to take the next step — bringing life and realism to the world around your characters. While character design allows you to create expressive personali...

    $139.99
    listed price
  11. 11
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Music, Art, Society, and Self

    Offered by The University of Wisconsin-Madison

    This course will provide a chance for you to explore yourself and your experiences with music and art. It is based on your own point of view and the environment around you. You'll learn about yourself and how music and a...

    $83.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Painting a Boat in Water

    Real Testimonials From Students Of Online Classes By WatercolorPainting[dot]com "I can't tell you how happy I am that I decided to try your instructional videos. You are an exceptional teacher. have never seen any tutori...

    $39.99
    listed price
  13. 13
    International Open Academy MOOC / Non-credit Grade D Lowest price here

    Drawing & Illustration for Beginners

    Everyone can learn to draw with the right tutor and techniques. Learn to draw step by step in this drawing and illustration course. Start now to learn to draw online

    $24.99
    listed price

Best Perspective Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Realistic Baroque Drawing: Volume 3 - Landscape & Portrait Udemy Autonomous University of Barcelona See price View →
2 Graphic Design Theory - Space Coursera Skillshare $49.00 View →
3 Expressionism Abstract Art Techniques with Acrylics Udemy — See price View →
4 The Ultimate Drawing Course - Beginner to Advanced Udemy — See price View →
5 Acuarelas para adultos módulo 5 Udemy — See price View →
6 Learn to Draw from Scratch: Fundamentals & Structure Udemy — See price View →
7 Learn 3D Illusion Art From Scratch - Basic Course Udemy — See price View →
8 5 Urban Sketching Techniques for Beginners Udemy — See price View →
9 Art History from Renaissance to the 20th Century Udemy — See price View →
10 Everyday Object Drawing with Pencil Udemy — See price View →
11 Music, Art, Society, and Self edX The University of Wisconsin-Madison $83.00 View →
12 Painting a Boat in Water Udemy — See price View →
13 Drawing & Illustration for Beginners International Open Academy — $24.99 View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 13 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $49.99 — a spread of $180.00. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Udemy, Coursera, edX and International Open Academy. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 2 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Autonomous University of Barcelona and The University of Wisconsin-Madison — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 26 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

Frequently asked questions

What topics are covered by the perspective courses on this page?
The courses include realistic baroque drawing, graphic design space theory, abstract acrylic techniques, beginner to advanced drawing fundamentals, watercolor modules, 3D illusion art, urban sketching, art history, and everyday object drawing with pencil.
Who are these courses suitable for?
They cater to a broad audience, from complete beginners wanting to learn basic drawing structure to more experienced artists interested in specialised techniques like baroque landscapes or 3D illusion art.
How do the prices differ across the courses?
Prices range from $19.99 for entry‑level courses such as "Expressionism Abstract Art Techniques with Acrylics" and "Learn 3D Illusion Art From Scratch" up to $199.99 for the comprehensive "Ultimate Drawing Course - Beginner to Advanced". All prices reflect the provider's listed price at the time of writing.
Which platforms host the courses listed here?
All courses are offered through either Udemy or Coursera, with Udemy hosting the majority of the selections and Coursera providing the "Graphic Design Theory - Space" course.

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