1. Using Linear Perspective
Drawing Ellipses
Using Linear Perspective

2. Warning.
You will need to erase unwanted lines, so DRAW LIGHTLY

3. Create a grid using perspective.
See “Grid in Perspective” instructions.

4. Ellipse – is a circle that appears distorted to an oval due to the angle at which it is seen.

5. Ellipse –
Choose a rectangular area where you want your ellipse. The rectangular area should be wider than it is tall. Use the grid.

6. Ellipse –
Find the midpoints of that rectangle by making an “X” from corner to corner.

7. Ellipse –
Divide the rectangle again, horizontally.

8. Ellipse –
Divide the rectangle again, vertically, by connecting to the vanishing point.

9. Ellipse – mark the midpoint of each line segment.

10. Ellipse – draw the ellipsex

11. Ellipse – erase unnecessary lines.

12. Ellipse – Side View
If you do not have a grid to work from, you will need to draw a rectangle using the vanishing point.

13. Ellipse – Side View
Find the center of this rectangle.

14. Ellipse – Side View
Draw the curved ellipse.

15. Ellipse – Side View
Draw the curved ellipse.