- Begin
by creating a square in perspective. Look
carefully to make sure that the form that you are
creating in perspective is a square and not an
elongated rectangle. Both right and left edges
should recede back to the vanishing point on the
horizon line.
- Subdivide
the square by drawing a line from corner to
corner, then repeat this process with the
opposite two corners. The point where the
diagonal lines intersect will be the center of
the square in perspective. The center should
appear to be closer to the back edge than the
front because size diminishes as things get
further away from the viewer.
- Draw
a line from the vanishing point through the
center point until it reaches the back of the
square. This will subdivide the square into
halves.
- Draw
a horizontal line through the center point which
intersects the sides of the square. This
subdivides the square further.
- Using
the points where the subdivision lines meet the
edges of the square, draw an oval whose furthest
extensions are at the center of each flat side of
the square. This oval will be somewhat smaller at
the back of the square. Allow your drawing lines
to create a flow, as if the line does not stop at
each point, but continues unimpeded.
For best
results, combine this process with observation of a
circle in perspective
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