Ferrari F40 in Pencil
warrenkeefe
02-11-2009, 10:53 AM
Hey everyone, I just finished this one up this morning. Took me just over 26 hours total with a mechanical pencil and blending stumps.
This was one of the cars I remember drawing constantly when I was a little kid. I had it on calendars around my room, I read about it in Supercar books and learned how to draw it from a book called "Draw Cars!" when I was 10 or 11.
I still love everything about the F40 and got the chance to spot one in Moncton, New Brunswick when I was 13. Blew my mind AND it was pulling out of the parking lot of the Burger King we just parked in. It kind of has that childhood hero status to me...even though it is a car.
http://fc27.deviantart.com/fs40/f/2009/042/b/5/Ferrari_F40_by_Titan360.png
This was one of the cars I remember drawing constantly when I was a little kid. I had it on calendars around my room, I read about it in Supercar books and learned how to draw it from a book called "Draw Cars!" when I was 10 or 11.
I still love everything about the F40 and got the chance to spot one in Moncton, New Brunswick when I was 13. Blew my mind AND it was pulling out of the parking lot of the Burger King we just parked in. It kind of has that childhood hero status to me...even though it is a car.
http://fc27.deviantart.com/fs40/f/2009/042/b/5/Ferrari_F40_by_Titan360.png
Blip
02-11-2009, 01:18 PM
It's a masterpiece, and I don't toss that word around lightly.
The composition is eye catching.
The reflections appear to be in glass, with so much detailing. Amazing!
The composition is eye catching.
The reflections appear to be in glass, with so much detailing. Amazing!
GirlBear
02-11-2009, 05:08 PM
WT_ef. hahaha. This is insane!!!!!!! Wow, Stunning!
ajrichar
02-12-2009, 03:05 AM
That is extraordinary. What mastery. I find it amazing that such detail and realism can come from the end of a pencil!
I understand what you mean about the F40. I have moved on to Nissan Skyline GT-Rs now (particularly R32s) but there is something timeless and achingly brutal about a blood red F40. It captures you in a way that the 959 never did. I too remember this car from my childhood - it was the 'poster boy' of supercars for so many years - ultimately until the McLaren F1.
I understand what you mean about the F40. I have moved on to Nissan Skyline GT-Rs now (particularly R32s) but there is something timeless and achingly brutal about a blood red F40. It captures you in a way that the 959 never did. I too remember this car from my childhood - it was the 'poster boy' of supercars for so many years - ultimately until the McLaren F1.
Pukutukas
02-14-2009, 11:45 AM
You are pro. First when i saw your drew picture, i thought this is Foto but when i saw your nick, i remember your enzo.
Awesome. :naughty:
Awesome. :naughty:
Hyprr_Phormance
02-15-2009, 03:44 AM
omg. this is out of sight!! Wow, i am blown away. very very good.
nicecar
02-16-2009, 03:30 AM
Holy cr*p!
That is just amazing. I have so much to learn!
-Chris
That is just amazing. I have so much to learn!
-Chris
xpeed
02-16-2009, 04:23 AM
Nicely done!
nicecar
02-16-2009, 01:33 PM
I still can't get over it!
It's great inspiration but a part of me know i'll never be that good.
It's great inspiration but a part of me know i'll never be that good.
warrenkeefe
02-17-2009, 11:52 AM
I still can't get over it!
It's great inspiration but a part of me know i'll never be that good.
You never know, I sure didn't think I would be able to draw this well even 5 years ago! Practice though, I couldn't tell myself enough that you just gotta put in the time.
It's great inspiration but a part of me know i'll never be that good.
You never know, I sure didn't think I would be able to draw this well even 5 years ago! Practice though, I couldn't tell myself enough that you just gotta put in the time.
nicecar
02-19-2009, 05:34 AM
I'm halfway through a drawing now and the 2 blending stumps i ordered have just arrived.
Just one thing, what grade sandpaper do you use to "sharpen" them?
They are fantastic, and i highly reccomend blending stumps to all. :D
Just one thing, what grade sandpaper do you use to "sharpen" them?
They are fantastic, and i highly reccomend blending stumps to all. :D
warrenkeefe
02-19-2009, 11:09 AM
I'm halfway through a drawing now and the 2 blending stumps i ordered have just arrived.
Just one thing, what grade sandpaper do you use to "sharpen" them?
They are fantastic, and i highly reccomend blending stumps to all. :D
Awesome! I use 180 grit sandpaper for my blending stumps. They really make a huge impact on the drawing don't they!?
Just one thing, what grade sandpaper do you use to "sharpen" them?
They are fantastic, and i highly reccomend blending stumps to all. :D
Awesome! I use 180 grit sandpaper for my blending stumps. They really make a huge impact on the drawing don't they!?
Steelersfan1693
02-24-2009, 12:55 PM
Nicely done!
Tight ass car dude
Tight ass car dude
Steelersfan1693
02-24-2009, 12:58 PM
Amazing job
Deanos75
03-09-2009, 01:02 PM
That is an incredible job! The F40 is one of my all-time favorites too, and that illustration shows some real passion for it too!
Dean
Dean
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