How to draw multiple cylinders in perspective | Part A

Let’s look at how to draw cylinders in perspective. For this Part A, we will get interested in the top surface of a tube – which is actually “a cylinder within a cylinder”.

You can see similar case for a camera lense for example.

Below are the steps in picture ! 🙂

How to draw multiple cylinders- design sketching Part A f — Get started with the Designer Starter Kit (Including basic perspective tutorials)

How to draw multiple cylinders- design sketching Part A g — Both circles share the same center, such as this camera lens for example.

How to draw multiple cylinders- design sketching Part A h — In perspective, both ellipses share the same symmetry axis – also called the Minor axis. The minor axis is the shortest distance of the ellipse.

How to draw multiple cylinders- design sketching Part A i — Each ellipse has its respective major axis. The Major axis is the other symmetry axis of the ellipse and also the longest distance.

How to draw multiple cylinders- design sketching Part A j — Minor axis and Major axis are ALWAYS perpendicular each other. No matter what. 🙂

How to draw multiple cylinders- design sketching Part A k — The common beginner mistake is to draw both ellipses aligned.

How to draw multiple cylinders- design sketching Part A l — Make sure you watched this previous lesson video about How to draw ellipses in perspective.

How to draw multiple cylinders- design sketching Part A m — Rule: A circle fit in a square + A circle in perspective become an ellipse.

How to draw multiple cylinders- design sketching Part A n — From the front view: Both Major and Minor axis (blue lines) join in the middle.

How to draw multiple cylinders- design sketching Part A o — But in perspective, the MAJOR axis does NOT cross the center.

How to draw multiple cylinders- design sketching Part A p — Remember, in perspective both ellipses are not aligned through the Major axis.

How to draw multiple cylinders- design sketching Part A q — Click here to watch the Part B (Coming soon), and get ready to draw multiple cylinders!

Chou-Tac

Hello! I am a Product Designer from France.

If the sketching methods I’ve acquired aid me in my life and in my industrial design career, I believe that they can also help you reach your design goal as a student or professional.

My aim is to help you all along with your design projects and journey!

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Chou-Tac

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rene says:

April 14, 2016 at 12:24 pm

Very useful tip, Chou Tac. Thanks for the explanation. I will keep this in mind.

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- Chou-Tac says:
  
  April 14, 2016 at 10:14 pm
  
  Hello Rene ! 😀
  
  Glad it helps. Have you watched the Part B as well ?
  
  See yah!
  
  Cheers,
  Chou-Tac
  
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