How to Draw a Perfect Circle
Even for the most talented artists, one of the most difficult things to draw is a circle. In a story told by Vasari, the artist Giotto once drew a perfect circle to give to the Pope as a gift. There are several methods which can help one draw the best circle possible.
Instructions
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With a Protractor
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Place writing utensil in the protractor.
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Make a small dot on the piece of paper, preferably in or near the center. This will ensure that you have plenty of room on the paper.
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Place the end of the protractor without the writing utensil on this dot.
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Hold this end firmly on the dot while lowering the other side to the piece of paper.
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Begin to turn the protractor in a circular direction. Remember to hold the other end on the dot.
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Keep turning the protractor until the circle is complete.
Without Tools
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Get a sharpened writing utensil.
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Lay forearm straight and flat on the piece of paper.
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Move utensil in a circular direction while keeping arm straight. Make sure not to bend your wrist.
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Keep moving the utensil and your straightened arm in a circular direction until the circle is complete.
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Tips & Warnings
You may have to try more than once to develop a good eye for creating the perfect circle.
Keep wrist straight at all times when not using a protractor.
It's important to note that in actuality, it is impossible to draw a perfect circle. These steps will help you draw what appears to the naked human eye to be a perfect circle.
