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Art Thief: Draw a violin

Experienced Art Thieves know that the best way to draw a complex shape is to break it down into simple ones. We do that today with this beautiful violin. Don't let those elegant curves fool you. ­ They are constructed of common ovals that you can easily draw. The tricky part is getting them to align on a center line ­­- so don't forget to start your drawing with a vertical guideline.

Amy Raudenbush

Fiddle me this
How do Art Thieves draw complex curved objects? By combining simple, curved shapes. Are you ready to give it a try?

1. Start with a very light vertical guideline on your paper. This line will be erased later, so keep it light. Center two big ovals on the vertical line. The top one is a bit smaller and located halfway between the top and bottom of the guideline.