DRAWING VEHICLES ● 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 design for creating vehicles and accessories.
You’ll 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

Fundamental ● IntermediateAdvanced

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.
He currently works as a senior designer for Honda and has also taught classes for several years at the Concept Design Academy in Pasadena, California.

https://www.instagram.com/fryewerk

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Program

Monday, October 02nd, 2023

Day - 1
Early 1900s cars

Tuesday, October 03rd, 2023

Day - 2
Illustrating basic vehicle materials

Wednesday, October 04th, 2023

Day - 3
Early 1900s airplanes

Thursday, October 05th, 2023

Day - 4
Illustrating vehicle materials on compound and more complex surfaces, monochromatic

Friday, October 06th, 2023

Day - 5
Automobiles 1930-1948, rounded body forms

Monday, October 09th, 2023

Day - 6
Airplanes 1930s and 1948s: prop driven aluminum skin

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

Day - 7
Modern cars

Wednesday, October 11th, 2023

Day - 8
Plein Air automobile sketching

Thursday, October 12th, 2023

Day - 9
Other common vehicles

Friday, October 13th, 2023

Day - 10
Characterization of vehicles, vehicle interiors

Date

Mon 02 Oct 2023 - Fri 13 Oct 2023
Expired!

Time

- Paris Time UTC+1
13:00 - 17:00

Price

1039€ (40h workshop)

Location

50 rue Sébastien Mercier
75015 Paris