When circles are drawn at an angle they become ellipses, they are oval. To draw an ellipse, draw a rectangle on a slant. Mark the four middle points of its sides and join each of the points with a curve as shown.

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Single point perspective

Isometric

Two point perspective

Oblique
Use the same technique as above for drawing

curves on objects. In other words draw the

rectangle first and then the curve within it.
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