Can I use a compass for the ellipse to estimate the open lid in the 100 treasure chests challenge?
https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtFundamentals/comments/rs35rn/can_i_use_a_compass_for_the_ellipse_to_estimate/
2021-12-30 14:33
GatoDoKapeta
I have an ellipse guide but it is very small, could I use a compass in that part where you make a big ellipse to rotate the lid? I saw a guy's homework and his ellipses seemed like circles to me, so I thought about this.
Uncomfortable
2021-12-30 16:31
This would unfortunately only work for chests that are rotated so their side is facing the viewer head-on (or close to it), as that's where those ellipses would actually have a full degree of 90 (meaning a full circle). Outside of that orientation, it would no longer be accurate, and you'd be better off freehanding.
GatoDoKapeta
2021-12-30 16:32
Oh got it, thank you :)