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 ● 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. 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.

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