How to draw ANY car in perspective for beginners (2 TIPS you must know!)

I go in-depth into perspectives of a car with this easy step-by step tutorial for beginners.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 How to draw a car
00:47 TIP 1: General Perspective
04:48 TIP 2: Wheel Perspective
06:55 Layout main shape
07:48 Silhouette
09:21 Details
13:10 Wheels
14:51 Water Cooler Wash
18:36 Secret Weapon
19:21 Highlights
20:07 Summary / Final Result
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[@SketchingScottie]

Thanks for watching! If you'd like the proportion templates you can find them on my Patreon page with many other sketching tutorials like this👍🏼: www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-draw-any-82536506

[@incrediblelifes7245]

10:13 was a bit hard

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Best thing about your teaching is even though you are quite advanced artist...you know how to drop down to basics for a beginner 😊

[@SketchingScottie]

Thanks Sujanith🙌🏼

[@warlorddk2070]

This is no beginner couse this is intermideate at best. The basic shape part is at beginner level, but him drawing the van freehand without guidelines is a great way to teach students bad habits jumping several steps. If a beginner does the same thing its gonna look like a van with downs syndrome 😂

[@pruthirajjena8839]

I think you should make more videos to sketch vintage cars

[@SketchingScottie]

Good suggestion!

[@krystalannawilliams2653]

2:28 he did good

[@TheChristianherud]

@@SketchingScottie YEAH, start with a Citroen 2CV6 Charleston (dark red/black)!!!❤

[@thissunchild]

Here, here!

[@krystalannawilliams2653]

Lol

[@Voiderplayz]

i like this dude cuz he goes straight to the topic, no intros

[@mohammadnazifi2804]

I like the fact that you sketch so freely and easily. Thanks for sharing this fantastic tutorial! 🙏🏻

[@beautyqueen3244]

I have watched over 50 videos on how to draw a car , and at long last, I have found the best one here which explains how to get the correct perspective so well. I am really glad and thankful. I have came across many art teachers who paint well but have no idea how to explain things or they don’t have the patience to do it. U r one of those who can paint well n can explain the steps v clearly. I can’t wait to watch your other videos.

[@SketchingScottie]

Thanks so much for the kind words! That is very encouraging🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jenniferdoyleart]

I want to say thanks for being so descriptive in your tutorial. I just started with urban sketching. I have painted plein air but never urban sketching. The video was great for a beginner like me. I never had much experience in drawing and sketching and it holds me back so much. I was able to understand what you were showing. Thanks so much for your time. The kids sounded so cute in background. I have birds screaming in mine lol. You have a great day with your family ❤

[@SketchingScottie]

Thanks Jennifer! Glad you liked the explanation 😊. Yes my daughter was playing close by haha. 🤗

[@jenniferdoyleart]

@@SketchingScottie she sounded so cute playing. I remember my boys being that young. They grow up so fast enjoy her being young. 💕

[@urbancyclingpdx]

I’d enjoy watch videos about drawing vintage cars.

[@urbancyclingpdx]

The dots are a good tip.

[@danpost4755]

Another fun project! Keep them coming! More street scenes with people, please. 😊

[@SketchingScottie]

Thanks Daniel! I have one planned for two weeks (if everything goes to plan haha😉)

[@danpost4755]

@@SketchingScottie I look forward to it!

[@rusapen]

Cat driving the van was brilliant. Also, thank you for this! I've always had a hard time drawing cars and this helped! Now I just need to tackle buildings. I'm always lost on what details to include and what to do more suggestively so it doesn't look too cluttered

[@SketchingScottie]

So glad it's helped! More buildings to come too😉

[@lostinsotchi]

Love this video. Thank you from Europe.

[@SketchingScottie]

Thanks for watching🙏🏼

[@ellencha5975]

Wow! Awesome lesson.

[@clairewaldron2466]

This is all kinds of helpfull! Just tried to copy a campervan picture and it is like a flat box!🙄 so many helpful tips here, I shall be rubbing out my picture and starting again!

[@raycarter4030]

I’m personally a bit of an expert on all this stuff but I have to commend you on this beautifully succinct and instructive tutor.

[@SketchingScottie]

Thank you very much Ray!😊

[@kanaratnalampang1675]

I really like this clip and very useful for beginner. Thank you.

[@CraftNClover]

Very informative

[@blackysalvat982]

Beautiful ❤️ I love it with the cat 🐈 inside the car.😅😊

[@ellymeerleveldt614]

That’s a awesome sketch, thank you so much Scottie👌✏️

[@SketchingScottie]

Thanks Elly!😊

[@claudiapatterson6764]

Makes me want to try. So helpful.

[@vanwheelsontour]

I've learnt so much in this 20 minutes. Thank you so much. Greetings from Cologne, Germany.

[@semacou4218]

Nice tutorial ✏️

[@SketchingScottie]

Thanks Sem👍🏼

[@sinydedeugd6989]

This is so good Scottie, thank you!😊

[@SketchingScottie]

Thanks Siny! Hope you are going well🤗

[@7173bpest]

This was fun and easy, you explained it so well, thank you so much ❤️

[@ashrocks8443]

Ultimate sir 👏 👏👏

[@Phoenix0630.]

So Cute picture! ❤ I love it so much!

[@hanaaewas6809]

Thank you

[@GINACENTRAL]

I love the idea of using dots that is very helpful!

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Extremely useful...very inspiring...thank you..🙏

[@boyandbelugee1882]

Thank you for this tutorial and the ones on sketching people too!

[@lifelonglearners9784]

Love the ideas in this video. Totally new information for me

[@SketchingScottie]

🙏🏼some of my industrial design knowledge came in handy haha 😊

[@_Oscar326]

Those “pesky tires”!!! New Subscriber and this post made my day! Working on a current drawing and the back tire has been haunting me for days. 😖🛞 Glad I found your channel.

[@annipetratos]

Such an excellent tutorial thankyou

[@sweethomes674]

Excellent explanations 😊

[@nanciab7221]

Thank you.

[@patsymccown2766]

VERY informative tutorial!!!

[@SketchingScottie]

Thanks a lot Patsy🤗

[@griffany]

This is the exact VW Camper my dad has driven for years since I was a child. He’s 80 now and his van still sits outside my home in London.

[@SketchingScottie]

That's amazing he had a similar van!

[@NIXO3D]

Beautiful style 😍 love your sketchings ❤

[@SketchingScottie]

Thanks Nixo!

[@leolitt3563]

Merci beaucoup c'est tellement joli et ça me remotive à dessiner ❤

[@clivem24]

so so good!

[@stephenking7128]

Clearly explained, just starting loose urban sketching and this is so helpful for vehicles. Thank you for breaking it down that is understandable.

[@jnsweet]

Very useful video, thank you! 😊

[@matslarsson5988]

Brilliant! Subscribed

[@chikaiwan7908]

Thank you for your share

[@enamary1]

I love this! Excellent, straightforward, uncomplicated information that is so helpful. Thanks so much for this!

[@SketchingScottie]

Thank you! Glad it helped🤗

[@handymotte9937]

Hi Scottie! I discovered your sketches today and I`m thrilled. I really like your way of drawing, it`s very helpful to enhance my simple sketches. My son drives an old Van and I`m looking forward to gifting him a painted Van very soon . He is now in vacation in Ireland on a roadtrip. Thanks Scottie and many greetings from Germany.

[@SketchingScottie]

That so good to hear🙌🏼 sounds like a great gift! Greetings from Australia

[@humanexperience1585]

Fabulous tutorial ☺️😁

[@PendekarMerahDrawing]

amazing drawing.

[@stevegreenfield6631]

Bravo. Simple, but geometrically accurate. Thanks!

[@SketchingScottie]

Thanks Steve!

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

This dots technique Im using everyday

[@kimyoung3484]

Thank you sir ❤️

[@sigloe9360]

Amazing

[@leekastodio]

Great job 👍❤🙏🌹♥️

[@qwertqwert-bz9fo]

Great tutorial! Please extend the scope to digital media, Procreate!

[@Aurora150264]

Thank you for this video. I am very bad in sketching, so I am very thankful for something for beginners. I think to sketch people is to advanced for me, so I was happy about this explanation to sketch a car. Please more about simple sketchings. Greetings from Germany

[@SketchingScottie]

thanks so much Dangi🤗

[@drrnsaikia]

I have watched many videos about drawing cars but yours is the best. Please make one sedan in relation to a person standing if possible.

[@SketchingScottie]

thanks Saikia, good suggestion!

[@director5931]

A friend's video has been watched I wish the people who watch this video good luck

[@JellyFishArt1201]

like like this...very nice 😊

[@Art_Ari.]

Add a really light background it will look even more insane ❤

[@fitrizamani9979]

Amazing...❤❤❤ I like your picture I hope we can connected always from Indonesia ❤ 🇮🇩🤝

[@ronbarton7799]

Thanks Scottie for the content. Great lesson. What book or website would you recommend for a beginner to learn more about perspective for drawing

[@SketchingScottie]

thanks Ron! Scott Robertson has some great books for drawing vehicles in perspective. also check out Stephen travers on KZbin for architecture tutorials on perspective.

[@ronbarton7799]

@@SketchingScottie Thanks.

[@mecovassi]

I just saw your channel, and i love it!! I'm industrial designer but it's been so long since I don't sketch. You make me want to draw again, just for fun... Specially becouse watercolours Is muy favorite technique. Can I ask you what type of paper do you use? Saludos desde Argentina!!!!

[@SketchingScottie]

Thanks Emilia! That's great to meet a fellow industrial designer👍🏼. I use Stillman & Birn Beta series sketchbook. It's 270gsm so it's good for watercolor and comes in many sizes. There are better sketchbook brands for watecolor but they are slightly more expensive and usually have 100% cotton paper but I am only doing a light wash so it is very good.

[@suzannestevens8257]

Can you do a vw Beetle?

[@SketchingScottie]

great idea! I have found some great references lately that I could use👍🏼

[@haythamelgohare]

What type of pen do you use? And did you empty what was inside it before using the other color, thank you

[@SketchingScottie]

I use a uniball vision micro pen for black lines and a Pentel Water Brush pen for watercolor. It comes empty and you fill it with water. Check out description for details👍🏼

[@temiongcecilio]

NICE SKETCH . Thanks for sharing your talent/gift . First time on your channel . Liked & Subscribed . God bless . Question: What is the PURPOSE of splashing (with the toothbrush) ?

[@SketchingScottie]

Thanks! It gives a nice color gradient as a second layer, like an air brush 👍🏼

[@robsonhenrique3329]

😍😍😍🤩

[@simplemomentsart]

How would I determine the horizon line for a object in a photo if I don't know the angle the photo is taken like the van photo?

[@SketchingScottie]

One way of finding the horizon line on a subject is to find a line or a series of points on the subject that is perfectly horizontal. Eg if the bottom of all the wheels are in line horizontally, then the horizon line is at ground level (where the photo was taken). If the roof is perfectly horizontal, the photo was taken at that height. Hope that makes sense Ally

[@simplemomentsart]

@@SketchingScottie It does. Thanks!

[@pdfbro5118]

I always drew banged up cars because the body panels could be pointed any direction because I sucked at perspective 😅

[@7rodo]

Interesting compromise

[@OctasLP]

What about the turning lights they are orange too you don’t color it

[@annipetratos]

It's so hard to not see a wheel as a circle

[@shadroid]

Right at the beginning, the instant you start freehanding those straight lines IN PEN, without even a mark crilley type apology or nod to the 99% of people who can't do that, you're undoubtedly miffing a lot of folks. Once you get the perspectives in though, some of your shapes are off by a bit and it doesn't matter. You might want to point this out and emphasize that's because the basic perspectives and ultimate colouring are what makes the piece.

[@KrishaKumar19]

Amazing but could you do slower next time...😊😊

[@dimitrytimothee1590]

He just did it slow? 🤨

[@ursulafrydrich5857]

Bitte weniger fuchteln mit den Händen im Bild. Kannst du das Blatt nicht fixieren ?

[@sweethomes674]

Excellent explanations 😊