How to draw a light bulb easy

The sketching exercise today is about how to draw a light bulb.
We will cover the sphere and ellipses in perspective.

I was giving some corrections to one of my student Zhen Bian from China from my course Sketch like the Pros – and I thought I could share it with you too!

This quick tutorial shows you the first and easy steps to build the light bulb drawing from any angle!

Hope it helps!

If you want to see more of this short video correction, let me know by email or leave a message in the comments! And feel free to share the blog to whom it may help. :)

Have a nice day!
Cheers from Seoul,
Chou-Tac

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Namratha says:

February 16, 2017 at 12:21 pm

Hi,
I love all the information you share, it seriously helps a lot. I wanted some tips on portfolio as well. Can u plz help me out for making an impressive, professional portfolio.

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- Chou-Tac says:
  
  February 16, 2017 at 3:51 pm
  
  Hello Namratha,
  
  I am glad this is helpful ! :)
  
  About portfolio, I have written a complete article about it here to make it professional: https://www.thedesignsketchbook.com/how-to-turn-your-portfolio-into-a-marketing-weapon/
  
  Have a nice day !
  
  Cheers,
  Chou-Tac
  
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