Finding a moment to unwind during my graduation stress became crucial. My go-to? Sketching cars in a plain old notebook from Action, using nothing but a BIC pen. These sketches are my late-night companions, a way to clear my head before diving into sleep. Some are from my imagination, such as the retro-futuristic 1970's American cars, and others from what I've seen around, such as the 405, 240Z and Model T. But all of them serve the same purpose – to give my brain a break.
As I flip through the pages, I notice something cool. Each sketch is a bit better than the last. The shading gets smoother, and the proportions are more accurate. It's like seeing my progress right before me, a reminder that practice pays off. Flipping through it, you can see some progress. Also, each sketch was completed quicker than the last one. I'll continue this from time to time and hopefully become more neat with the pen, for it is mightier than the tablet.
They are not perfect sketches, but they are pretty cool 'in my book' ;)
Martijn van de Wiel
So cool to see this
Philip van Veelen !! Progress is very clear!
I love the model-T sketch on page 5. The strong perspective makes it a bit sportier! ;)
I recently also started doing some car sketches. Something I have always feared! As you mentioned the proportions are so important in cars and it's very easy to mess up...
Philip van Veelen
Very cool! It's between the Pontiac Solaris and the Mazda Cosmo. The T was inspired by seeing one drive by in the wild in person while walking in the forest. Cars are always a challenge, but I also think they are good practice, not just in perspective or proportions but also for giving character to a design. I see you are like I am: more of a fan of older car designs than new ones. Yours reminds me of the 2000s, when, in my opinion, surfacing and graphics peaked. 350z, Pontiac Solaris, Ferrari 550, Audi TT, and the Gallardo are some of the era's best examples.