| Learning how to draw cars is not as difficult as you | | | | As for what tools you should have on hand to draw |
| may believe. Many beginners when attempting to | | | | with, there are no "One drawing tool fits all" formulas. |
| draw cars will fail at first because of that "I can't do | | | | You will have to experiment with different pens and |
| it" mentality. They will see all of the details, the | | | | pencils until you find the ones that are the most |
| shadows and the highlights and become intimidated | | | | comfortable to draw cars with. It is probably best to |
| and lose confidence. In order to succeed, to really | | | | have a variety of drawing tools on hand. |
| learn how to draw, you must remove all | | | | Many car artists have various pens, pencils, markers |
| preconceived notions about drawing. | | | | and even paints on hand to produce different |
| Learning how to draw is really a matter of breaking | | | | effects. For instance, some car artists prefer to |
| down what you see into smaller parts or shapes. You | | | | work with Prismacolor "Verithin" pencils for sketching |
| have to look at the picture as a smaller step by step | | | | fine lines and for light shading. Other artists prefer the |
| process. When you break things down like this the | | | | convenience of mechanical pencils as there is no |
| problem at hand becomes easier to draw. But before | | | | sharpening needed. Mechanical pencils are not the |
| you go off and start to draw those cool muscle or | | | | best for shading in areas however. So you see, |
| race cars, you really need to understand a bit more | | | | having a variety of tools on hand to draw with is |
| about the supplies you will need. How else are you | | | | essential. |
| going to draw those cool cars? | | | | Paper is another item of personal choice. Again, you |
| Having good supplies is definitely going to make it | | | | have to experiment. Just like pens and pencils, there |
| easier to draw and more enjoyable, but it won't | | | | are also a variety of drawing surfaces. Try your |
| make you a better artist. You must learn and | | | | favorite pens and pencils on various surfaces. |
| understand the basics first. Quality equipment is an | | | | Drawing surfaces have different textures and |
| aid, but it is not a substitute for your skills or abilities. | | | | thicknesses and your drawing mediums will behave |
| The first thing you are going to need is a good | | | | differently depending on the surface and how you |
| surface to draw on. You will need a solid sturdy table, | | | | apply them. You may also find guides helpful to draw |
| desk, or drafting table. Whatever you choose to | | | | with. Some car artists prefer to use ellipses and |
| draw on, make sure the surface does not wobble | | | | straight edges to help create straight lines and circles, |
| and is level. Do not settle for a cheap surface. It will | | | | while others work free hand. |
| only frustrate you and make things more difficult. | | | | If you do not happen to live near any art supply |
| Many artists like to work on a surface that is on a | | | | stores, you can always purchase your supplies online. |
| slight angle towards the artist which promotes a | | | | Just go to any major search engine and type in |
| better posture. Being comfortable is very important. | | | | "drawing supplies" and you will find plenty of online |
| Make sure you have good lighting. Learning how to | | | | shops. My recommendation is I have been buying my |
| draw cars is challenging enough. You do not need the | | | | supplies there for a few years now and my |
| frustration of poor lighting. Your lighting should be | | | | shipments are always delivered fast and in perfect |
| even so that there are no shadows or hot spots of | | | | condition. |
| light, so you may need more than one light source to | | | | I hope these tips and instructions have given you |
| draw with. There are specially made lamps for artists | | | | more insight on how to draw cars. The most |
| that produce light which mimics natural sunlight. | | | | important thing with drawing cars, or any art for that |
| You can purchase these online or at art stores, but I | | | | matter, is to never give up. Keep practicing. Practice |
| have found that the professionally made lights for | | | | every day if possible and keep a sketchbook of your |
| artists can be rather expensive. If you happen to live | | | | work so that you can keep track of your progress. |
| near a Home Depot or other home improvement | | | | You will get the hang of this and learn how to draw |
| center, try looking in their lighting department. I | | | | cars. |
| purchased my lamps there for under 20 dollars each. | | | | |