How to Draw an Ellipse with Pins and String. Super Easy and Fast. Simply add two pins at either end of a straight line, add a piece of string tied at the ends to form a loop. Place the pencil inside the loop and draw around forming the Ellipse. This method produces a good Ellipse shape but can be a little rough. #art #geometry #drawing #ellipse #pinandstring #ellipsedrawing | Natureofflowers