This practical and stimulating book introduces and showcases a wide range of motoring art styles. Recognising the importance of drawing and research, it explains the key components of a successful painting, looking particularly at light, perspective, drawing ellipses and the vehicle itself. Including over 150 finished paintings with full descriptions of how they were conceived and carried out, this beautiful book is sure to inspire both artist and buyers alike, and gives a unique insight into the work of a leading motoring artist. Gives an introduction to a variety of methods, materials and techniques and instruction on understanding and drawing the structure, mechanics and movement of the car. Discusses the importance of light in determining the overall feel and atmosphere of the image, and offers ideas for composition with figures, backgrounds and weather conditions to set the scene. A wide range of examples illustrate atmosphere, emotion, composition and action. This book will inspire motoring artists and buyers alike, and is beautifully illustrated with 169 colour photographs.

This book is not about learning how to draw and paint fashionable cars, super cars, tarted up street or ‘cool’ cars as referred to by some motoring journalists, it is about drawing and painting all types of cars. The author has endeavored to distill experience from many years creating images on this subject into a book that will help and encourage those keen to draw and paint cars, both for pleasure or as a career. The author takes you through the history of the car from it's conception in 1885 to current models with sketches and paintings created in a variety of mediums, with examples and step by step guides. Readers are encouraged to develop their skills, whether raw beginners or accomplished artists. The road to success won’t be easy, but, through this book you will learn all the techniques short cuts accumulated over decades by an accomplished commercial artist. Whether for business or pleasure this book is THE handbook for automotive art. With 185 illustrations and step by step guides this is a must have for any budding auto artist.

A comprehensive resource that covers the entire field of automotive paint technology.

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