
VEHICLES DRAWING ● JOHN FRYE
Come learn how to draw vehicles
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
During this two-week intensive with John Frye, you will learn the fundamentals of industrial drawing for creating vehicles and accessories.
You will study cars (from the early 20th century to today and beyond) as well as airplanes and other types of vehicles to understand their design and evolution.
Topics such as shape, surfaces, balance, proportions and material rendering will be covered.
The course will include theory, demonstrations and exercises.
LEVEL
Fundamentals ● Intermediate ● Advanced
PRE-REQUISITE
Have a solid foundation in drawing.
REQUESTED MATERIAL
* Marker paper pad approximately A3 size (29.7 x 42.0cm, 11.69 x 16.53 inches)
* Tracing paper pad approximately A3 size (29.7 x 42.0cm, 11.69 x 16.53 inches)
* Copic or similar broad/chisel tip warm or neutral grey markers several very light values #1-#3 or 10%-30% and black
* 1 dozen black soft colored pencils (Prismacolor or similar) NOT Verithin (too hard)
* Pencil sharpener
* Straightedge around 12″ or 300mm long minimum
* White paint marker (test for good opacity)
THE TEACHER

John Frye is a modeler and illustrator specializing in vehicle design.
After graduating from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena with a major in automotive design, he worked as a freelance illustrator and designer.
John Frye currently works as a senior designer for Honda and has also taught classes for several years at the Concept Design Academy in Pasadena, California.
Website : John Frye
Program
Monday, November 03rd
- Day - 1
- Early 1900s cars
Tuesday, November 04th
- Day - 2
- Illustrating basic vehicle materials
Wednesday, November 05th
- Day - 3
- Early 1900s airplanes
Tuesday, November 06th
- Day - 4
- Illustrating vehicle materials on compound and more complex surfaces, monochromatic
Friday, November 07th
- Day - 5
- Automobiles 1930-1948, rounded body forms
Monday, November 10th
- Day - 6
- Airplanes 1930s and 1948s: prop driven aluminum skin
Tuesday, November 11th
- Day - 7
- Modern cars
Wednesday, November 12th
- Day - 8
- Plein Air automobile sketching
Thursday, November 13th
- Day - 9
- Other common vehicles
Friday, November 14th
- Day - 10
- Characterization of vehicles, vehicle interiors