Illustrations

How to Draw Cars – The Value of Prismacolors

February 14, 2011
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Hmmm…let’s see….do I use pencil, pen, markers, or prismacolors?  So many choices….where do I start?  Well….in design school, the item of choice to design and draw muscle cars, sports cars, or hotrods are prismacolor or Verithin Pencils.  Why?  Lets just go over the advantages over your conventional pencils and pens shall we? Creating dynamic drawings [...]

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How to Draw Cars – Photoshop Painting Techniques and Tips

November 15, 2010
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NOTE: This tutorial assumes that you have some background knowledge on perspectives and are looking for new techniques to expand your expertise and approach. WHAT YOU NEED: 1.  WACOM TABLET or CINTIQ – Without the Wacom tablet, it would be difficult to get the variation in line weight and value.  So frankly, it’s a must.  [...]

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Transform your Sketches to a Work of Art!

April 28, 2010

Man….sorry about the long delay in posting!  The life of man with a 2 year old that constantly tears your hand away from the mouse and keyboard(when it’s supposed to be his bedtime) is always challenging  Today we are going to briefly talk about the process of creating a final rendering. I am currently working on [...]

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Updated Design Gallery! – Jason White

March 30, 2010

Check out Jason’s updated work in the gallery!  The master of Canson rendering!  Jason has a unique skill of creating eye popping renderings using a spliced Canson technique.  Be  sure to check back later this week with a downloadable  PDF file explaining this technique in full detail!  Too cool!

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Vintage Grand Prix Car Art Series 1: 1957 Cuban Grand Prix

January 26, 2010
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1957 Cuban Grand Prix: This painting was inspired by the race that took place in the Cuban Grand Prix in 1957. The Jaguar D Type driven by Cuba’s own Alfonso Gomez Mena. The painting focal point is mostly on the Jaguar.  A stylized and abstract depiction of the crowd and buidlings ae shown in the background to add some excitement [...]

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