STEP 1 Sketch the Basic Shapes
Sketch a basic box shape in two-point perspective. Take the time to get this right so the rest of the drawing will work out accurately.
This is a Facel Vega, a French sports car built in the 1950s and 1960s. This is a fun lesson to practice dissecting your subjects by first looking for the basic shapes, remembering the rules of perspective.
STEP 1 Sketch the Basic Shapes
Sketch a basic box shape in two-point perspective. Take the time to get this right so the rest of the drawing will work out accurately.
STEP 2 Add the Top and Squares for the Wheels
Add the top of the car to the basic shape. Draw squares in perspective to indicate the wheels’ placement. This will help you draw the ellipses for the tires accurately. Like all the elements, the squares share the same perspective as the basic box shape.
STEP 3 Add and Refine the Structural Lines
Chisel out the shape of the car, and sketch in ellipses for the wheels. Add lines to mark the placement of the front elements such as the grill and headlights.
STEP 4 Add Details and Begin Shading
Add details such as the headlights, grill, windows and interior. Keep in mind that the cutouts for the wheel are shaped differently from the wheels themselves. Add some shading to the wheels and shadow under the car.
STEP 5 Add Details and Shade
Add more details to complete the car, such as wheel covers and chrome trim. Erase obsolete lines. Shade the form, using uniform line work to create a smooth appearance. Add another layer of darks to the wheels and shadows, giving them more contrast against the lighter values of the car.
