Art & Inspiration The AUGUST 12 FRIDAY ART SHOW

Yeah, I do have a good idea of what I generally want the drawing to look like…but then my years of precision drafting seem to take hold and the obsession with detail take over. In the late 70’s I loved drawing 567 Chevys in every form from custom to gasser, any angle or form totally from memory and pretty much always loved the final product. I think maybe I should give one of those a try this week and see what happens. Thanks!

 

Take a look at (study) Jigger's work. He often shows how he goes from "doodle" to refining to finished art.
Sorry Jigger, I know it's more than a doodle but it was the only word I could come up with.

 

I spent 30 years as a professional mechanical drafter/designer. I didn't take up art until about 15 years ago, I'm just the opposite though, I seem to be incapable of making "tight" realistic art.

 

Davkin, I really enjoy your drawings and your choice of methods. Interesting that you struggle with the realistic art given a somewhat similar background in drafting. I actually tried emulating your style on one of my “free” style drawings. Safe to say my talent at this point for your style is not good enough to post. Maybe eventually.
Interesting that when I see the work Cree (and of course Norwell) posts I am both awestruck at the quality and motivated to get better in the technically accurate style as well. So much diverse talent posting I am like a kid in a candy store.

 

Great photo, the cars nice too.

 

I’m in awe of the all the talent in these threads…I always wished I was artistic, I’m just not!

 

Hope this is ok . Wanted to add to the Indian theme.

 

I think someone took a Pontiac radiator cap and used it as a pattern to cast a Indian Motorcycle paper weight . It reads Indian Motorcycle on the back delete if needed

 

Thank @JBurt they are doodles! I’ve never considered them anything more, ha ha!

@51pontiac
You brought up a great question. I hope this is a start at giving you some help.
I was a technical draftsman until I went to school in the field of animation. (We can DM and have a whole conversation about this some time.)
We had to learn to draw loose and with fluidity. It was a tough process for me to learn because it was so hard to break the left/right brain wall. Figure drawing, quick gesture drawings were the key. I recommend a sketchbook , pencils and a good location for people watching (without being creepy). A dog park. Dogs never set still for long so trying to catch a quick pose is great. If people at a park, a bar, seem weirded out, simply ask if they mind you sketching them, that you are a professional artist and it’s practice for the trade. Better yet, use family members. esp. kids. Same reason as animal. See if that helps. 20-30 second poses, 1 minute, 3 minute. I’d also get yourself an illustration handbook for animators. Preston Blair( Hobby Lobby) or something more advanced. You want something that teaches weight, movement and structure. From basics shapes to full on figure poses. Study the flow of drapery, draw it holding your pencil sideways, like chalk or pastels, not like a pen or note taker. The drapery thing will get your mind to loosen up and rethink what your seeing. That’s the other rule. Draw what you see not what you’re looking at. Think about that one.