Hello, Thank you so much for the kind remarks everyone.
Below I have answered some questions
First I must give credit.
I read the book How to Draw Cars Like a Pro by Thom Taylor
I also have a 2000 year calender by the same author/artist Mr. Taylor
Quote:
Originally posted by simdel1
hey. i also draw cars, but im not quite as good as you yet.
just a few questions.
what markers do you use and how many do you have.?
do you use marker paper, or just normal paper?
what size paper do you use?
have you ever used an airbrush?
i havent done that many coloured drawings recently, so i cant show you mine...unless i dig up some that i did 2 years ago when i was learning
|
I do use reference photos. I beleive you must unless you have the cars memorized or something. I think even the experts use reference photos unless they are simply designing a new car. I ask folks in the model car gallery forum if I can use their photos for references. Technically you should ask the photographer.
I use Prisma Color markers (don't buy sets buy the colors you need)
If your locol store does not have the colors you want order them online.
I used misterart.com try to order 30$ worth so you make good use of the shipping charges.
I have about 20 markers
I use 14x17 Strathmore Bristol Vellum, I am going to try Bristol Smooth also
(Remember check your local art store first)
I do not use an air brush. The pastels allow me to get an airbursh look with out one.
I use 14x17 because that is the size of the scanner I have access to. I do the artwork first, scan it, and then mess with it in Photoshop. Look at the RX-7 it almost looks like water color. Well I did that using the filters in Photoshop. I am not that good with Photoshop but I am learning.
I am 28yrs old and I cannot believe I wasted all those art classes and years (high school) doing just pencil and pen. I have even had the Thom Taylor book since 1997 and just started to apply his teachings. So please start using color it is so much better. These are the first color works I have every done. I did the graphite mitsu first to warm up my ark skills.
Thanks again
al