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 ● 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.

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

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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

Date

Mon - Fri 03 - 14 Nov 2025

Time

(40hrs workshop)
09:00 - 13:00

Price

1,100€

Location

50 rue Sébastien Mercier
75015 Paris