How to draw a circle in one point perspective

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To draw a circle using linear perspective, it is best to start with a square. The diagram shows a top view and a perspective view of a circle drawn in one-point perspective.

After you have established a horizon line, then create a square that bounds the edges of the circle that you wish to create. Follow this step by step procedure to make convincing cirlces in perspective.

1. 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.

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   Both right and left edges should recede back to the vanishing point on the horizon line.

2. Subdivide the square by drawing a line fron 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.

3. Draw a line from the vanishing point through the center point
   how to draw a circle in ignition perspective
   how to draw a circle in one point perspective