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Sheeleya

Ellipses in Planes as a warm-up?

2:52 PM, Wednesday May 8th 2024

I did the Ellipses in Planes homework, and I was planning on adding it to the warm-ups. I was wondering how other people tackle it as a warm-up if they don't have Ghosted Plans already for the Ellipses in Planes. Do you draw both the Ghosted Planes and the Ellipses in Planes as a warm-up? Or do you just skip adding the Ellipses in Planes as a warm-up? Or do you just have Ghosted Planes ready for the Ellipses in Planes? I was hoping to randomize my warm-ups, sometimes I would have Ghosted Planes ready, but if it's random sometimes I might not have Ghosted Planes ready.

RiggityRenekt

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3:54 PM, Wednesday May 8th 2024

I draw both together. One ghosted plane, then one ellipse . Repeat until 10-15 minutes are up.

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Sheeleya

Ellipses in Planes as a warm-up?

2:52 PM, Wednesday May 8th 2024

RiggityRenekt

3:54 PM, Wednesday May 8th 2024

Ellipse Master Template

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Part One: The Basics

An overview of basic skills - both technical and conceptual - with exercises that you will incorporate into your regular warmups for a long time to come. No matter how skilled or experienced you are, start at Lesson 0.

Challenges and Drills

A series of drills that fit into the lessons at various times. These should not all be completed after lesson 2, but rather will be listed as recommended next steps or prerequisites as you follow the numbered lessons in order.

Part Two: Constructional Drawing

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