In this video I explain the basics of drawing ellipses for beginners. You will find an ellipse hiding in almost everything you look at, from a vase to a lighthouse. Through 8 simple lessons I show you how to understand and draw ellipses, how eyeline is the key to everything and understanding some easy basics will get you drawing with confidence!
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0:00 Introduction
2:35 What is an ellipse?
4:31 How to measure an ellipse
8:06 Draw a smooth ellipse
10:29 Ellipses don't have corners
14:24 Tilted ellipses
15:55 Understanding eyeline
20:54 Circular buildings & how to find the eyeline in a photo
25:55 Troubleshooting common mistakes
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