How to Draw a Car

Here tips to draw a car.

Designing a car is actually a pretty easy concert. The reason why so many people fail to draw a realistic car, they do not properly take. They do not realize that the design is not only creating characters but also about creating opportunities. So if you're one of those who are unable to draw cars, here's the best advice on how to draw a car:

1. Prepare the necessary materials. First of all, you need to have a complete set of well-sharpened pencils, papers, ruler, eraser, and coloring materials. It is not enough to use just one pencil. You have to use different types of pencils for shading and highlighting. You must have a ruler too. You will need it to draw straight lines, as well as to blend stumps for smoothing out the shading. Then, you must have a good rubber eraser to eliminate unnecessary sketches. Finally, you must use a paper with the right size and thickness. If you use a small and thin paper, you might accidentally tear it while erasing lines.

2. Take note of the proportions. Ever noticed why artists draw reference lines before they draw the outline? Well, this is because they want their drawing to be in proportion. Proportionality is, perhaps, the most important aspect of drawing. Without it, the final output will look ugly and unrealistic. Anyway, to be able for you to get the proportions right, you must use a grid. You must compare the lines and their sizes. You also have to follow size ratios and work on one square at a time.

3. Draw lines carefully. Most people find it difficult to draw perfect lines. You will have difficulty too if you do not draw lines carefully. Also, you must practice drawing lines until you master the technique. It may take quite some time, but you will eventually get the hang of it. In addition, it is recommended that you use a soft and light pencil, such as a 2B, to draw lines.

4. Do not draw heavy and dark lines when sketching, so you will not have difficulty when erasing. You must also avoid shading until you have finalized your outline. To do the trick, you must draw the car's body very lightly and use the grid to fix your drawing square by square.

5. Straighten up your body when drawing. Slouching on the couch while drawing will most likely result in an unattractive output. So, plop yourself on a desk and place a smooth cardboard under your drawing paper to achieve best results. You must also avoid tilting your head to one side because this will offset your drawing.

6. Use a good shading technique. Play with various tones to determine which ones best suits your drawing. Use different types of pencils for brilliant effects. Also, the different tones and hues created by these pencils are what make car drawings sharp, metallic, and shiny.

7. Exercise patience. Perfecting a car drawing can last for several hours. So, it is really important for you to stay patient at all times. You will not be able to achieve your desired result if you will give up easily.