This lesson designed for those who are somewhat familiar with drawing and concepts such as layout, perspective, shadows, etc. Here are the nuances of drawing a car in color watercolor pencils dry method and regular pencil.
Before we start our lesson, let’s ask ourselves a question: why should we draw a car if, for example, we can photograph it? Well, first of all, photography is separate species art, secondly, the car you are going to depict is a figment of your imagination, thirdly, a drawn image allows you to more accurately convey details, lighting features, focus on color, etc., and finally, you just like to draw.
How to draw a car with watercolor pencils
So, having decided, let's get down to business. What materials will we need:
- watercolor pencils;
- collet pencils with colored leads;
- simple (graphite) pencil;
- thick Whatman paper measuring approximately A3 or larger;
- soft eraser;
- fine-grained sandpaper for sharpening colored leads.
Note. Recommendations for drawing a black and white car are located a little lower in this article. Strictly speaking, it doesn’t matter what source of car image you have - a photo, from nature, from an idea, the main thing is to get a realistic drawing, the metal should be similar to metal, glass to glass, etc.
Let's look at some features of applying color with watercolor pencils.
- When mixing two colors to create a third, the dark shade is superimposed on the light one.
- The clarity of objects is achieved by tracing along the edge with a sharpened lead of a collet pencil.
- It is better to make falling shadows from several colors rather than from one black one. These composite shadows are also called “living shadows.”
Drawing stage
1. Let's go directly to the car. First, we draw an outline of the car using a simple graphite pencil. Final contour drawing should not contain thick lines, because we are going to apply color, and graphite can be visible through light colored tones.
In general, the thinner and paler the lines, the better. As the work progresses, some lines will be completely removed. For contour images, an automatic pencil with a lead thickness of 0.5 mm and softness “B” is used.
2. Let's start coloring. If you are right-handed, start painting from the left edge; if you are left-handed, start painting from the right. This is to avoid smearing the drawing. You can also place A5-sized sheets of paper under your hands so as not to leave fingerprints on whatman paper.
Some artists, when applying color, paint over the entire drawing at once, refining the image layer by layer. I do it differently: I select some area of the image or element and bring it to mind, then move on to the next one. But you can do whatever is more convenient for you.
1. Draw obvious color boundaries and outlines of elements with a collet pencil with a sharpened lead of the same shade as the color of this element. This is so that different colors are clearly separated from each other, i.e. There should be no loose boundaries.
2. Whiten smooth color transitions with a white pencil; in some cases, adjacent colors can be rubbed with cotton wool to create a transition. In general, I recommend that you shade the drawing with a white pencil for greater color smoothness. Try not to make mistakes when working with dark shades, as they do not erase very well with an eraser. Some points can be corrected with a white pencil. Multi-layered areas can be scraped off with a blunt cutter.
3. When you draw, often evaluate your work a little from a distance in order to detect and correct it in time. possible errors. Please note that in order to receive good result When working with watercolor pencils, you need to show some diligence and patience. Over time, you will develop your own drawing techniques. When finished, use an eraser to remove dirt, if any, from the area around the drawing.
4. And of course, sign your autograph!
How to draw a car with a pencil step by step
1. So, for step by step drawing car we need to start with the wheels. Draw a line for yourself that will be the main one. Draw two circles and disks for them. You can use a ruler or compass if you have trouble drawing circles. You need to draw normally soft pencil, make the lines thin so that they can be erased more easily.
3. Now, in order not to get confused, you need to draw the headlights first, then the number, the entire bumper, car doors and other small details.
4. At the last stage, we need to draw in more detail everything that should be on our car. Headlights, license plate, door lines, etc.
How to draw a car - video
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Drawing a car step by step
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The page is dedicated to young artists and parents who love their children and care about them comprehensive development. The drawing lesson is primarily dedicated to boys, but girls will also enjoy drawing a sports car, so let them join in this exciting process too!
Yes, the question of how to draw a car step by step with a pencil interests many, because some models are really difficult to draw. But there's nothing wrong with that if you have patience, good pencil and a soft eraser. In a word, don’t be shy and start drawing! The main thing is to follow the instructions exactly, then you will definitely succeed! And even if the first steps seem easy, they should be given close attention, because due to negligence you can ruin the entire drawing.
Is something not working out for you? Don’t be discouraged, the next drawing will be much better, and after several unsuccessful attempts on a piece of paper you will be able to draw with a pencil the car of your dreams, although not real, but very beautiful!
We believe that you will show all your hidden talents and quickly learn how to draw various models of cars step by step with a pencil! Dare and believe in your own strength!
A long time ago, cars came into our lives - special mechanical vehicles on four wheels. Previously, when they did not exist, people used horses, which were harnessed to carts, carts, and carriages. And only a horse could take the passenger to the right place. But progress did not stand still, and the age of speed came. And along with it, the automobile was invented. Machines appeared in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Nowadays, the number of cars, especially in cities, is very large. And almost every family has at least one car. Children, and especially boys, love to draw different cool cars. Now we will teach you how to draw very step by step cool car. It's a little difficult, but you should learn from it. Follow our tips.
Stage 1. Let's draw auxiliary lines the body of our car. Two slightly obliquely drawn parallel straight lines intersect at right side two parallel lines at an angle. Next, two vertical lines at a distance from each other intersect the lower parallel. And one straight line is drawn from the end of the top line to the first parallel oblique. Between them we begin to smoothly designate the car body. We draw the rear part of the body, then the top, the front part, and above the straight vertical lines we make places for the wheels.
Stage 2. Now we outline the lines of the body. We have an open body, a car without a top (convertible). We make strokes on the front window and on the hood. We give the car volume.
Stage 4. Let's draw the headlights. They have a rectangular shape with smoothed edges. Ahead, an enlarged view shows how to draw them. Draw two straight lines on the hood.
Stage 5. At the back of the car we will designate the taillights. We will show the handle on the door (see in the enlarged rectangle). This is an oval with an oblique handle drawn in front of it. There should also be a number on the bumper in front of the car. This is a special strip on which there is a plate with the car number.
Stage 6. Now it’s time to draw the rims on the wheels. These are special metal circles that are placed on the front of the wheels. See in enlarged format how to draw them correctly. Also at this stage you need to finish drawing open salon cars. We draw two chairs in front with striped backs and oval headrests. Behind these seats you can see the rear seat.
Stage 7. We erase all unnecessary lines, leaving only the main lines of our cool car.
Stage 8. And let's finish drawing the car by coloring it. We chose red. This bright color is very suitable for a cool car, it immediately attracts the eye. The interior of our car is black. Look how these two colors harmonize with each other!
Another lesson on modern technologies. But this time it’s not a robot or a phone, but a car. You will find out easily and quickly. Personally, the whole process took me literally 10 minutes. Of course, this is not a perfect drawing, but you can work a lot more, adding a lot of details, thereby making the car very realistic. (Or vice versa) Before I get down to business, I must warn you. This is not the only car on our site. You can also draw:
- (which girls like);
And at the end of this article there will be links to 6 more cool cars that you can easily copy. So read to the end. Now let's start studying step by step lesson. STEP 1. The first step is quite easy. All you need to do is make an elongated shape for the future. It should look like an oblong box. It even somewhat resembles a guitar or violin. Try to repeat exactly as shown in Figure 1.
STEP 2. Using this form, we will gradually add details and draw out the real body of the car. It's best to start with the roof and then move on to the wheels and rear end. Do not use rulers or tools as the car has round shapes. And here everything is much simpler than, for example, drawing a helicopter. But if you want, you can use a ruler to draw the car windows, and later round them off manually. 
STEP 3. Start drawing the glass. The windshield comes first, the passenger side window later. There might be some Barbie girl sitting there or famous singer Debby Ryan. Next we draw the headlights. 
STEP 4. On pencil drawing of a car we only see the car from one side, so we draw only one door and the running boards under the door. Add window frames. Don't forget to make a handle and keyhole. 
STEP 5. Move on to the hood. Draw two lines on the hood and a grille below. Next, outline the lining for the spoiler and the bumper. 
STEP 6. We are all ready to go. All that remains is to draw the wheels of the car. Please note that the wheels are not round! Under the weight of the machine, they become a little flat at the bottom. It will look more realistic. Well, of course, the tires are not perfectly round. 
STEP 7. And finally, we carefully draw the rims. Try to repeat it as in the picture, or you can draw your own version, so they can be different types and shapes, for every taste and color. 
STEP 8. Remove unnecessary auxiliary lines using an eraser and trace the contours. This is how it should turn out: 
Now, I hope you will already know about this. And here’s how Roma Burlai drew it: 
Would you like to see more pencil drawings of cars? Write about it in the comments! Drawing is my favorite children's activity, this is how they express their vision of the world. The child is full of ideas about what to draw. Children often try to imitate their loved ones fairy-tale heroes or cartoon characters; family members, toys. But implementing an idea can be difficult. At this moment, parents come to the rescue. They tell you step by step and explain how to achieve the desired result.
Boys of all ages love cars, so from an early age they have the question: “How to draw a car?” Sometimes girls too preschool age have the same preferences in topics fine arts. When telling to make a drawing, you need to take into account the age of the child; the older he is, the more complex the technique you can choose. Below, we tell you how to draw a car with a pencil step by step.
How to draw a car for children under 5 years old
If your child has already started asking the question “How to draw a car,” suggest starting with the simplest option.
You should start with an image of a passenger car, because it is best known to little artists.
- To begin, provide your child with necessary tools: a piece of paper and a pencil.
- Invite him to draw a rectangle and a trapezoid on top of it.
- The trapezoid is the top part of the car, so at this stage the child should draw the windows in the center of the figure. And at the bottom of the rectangle you need to draw wheels.
- Make sure that the artist does not forget to depict the headlights in front and behind, as well as the visible parts of the bumpers in the form of small squares.
- It is impossible to imagine a vehicle without doors, so now is the time to start depicting them. To begin, let the child apply vertical lines. To make it more realistic, the child can draw a small stripe in the front window; this will be the visible part of the steering wheel. Remind them about the tires and ask them to highlight the arches above the wheels. This will give the picture more realism.
- At the last stage, you need to erase all unnecessary lines. Give your child the opportunity to do this on their own. And only if nothing works out, offer help.
The image is ready. If desired, you can decorate it using colored pencils, paints or felt-tip pens.
For those who have already mastered the previous drawing, you can learn to depict more complex car models, such as a truck. The child will be pleased with the opportunity to master this technique, since any boy has in his collection of toys trucks or a dump truck.
As in the previous case, the process will consist of several stages.
- First you need to draw two rectangles: one is slightly larger than the other. At the bottom left, you need to draw semicircular recesses.
- It's easy to guess that the recesses are needed for wheels. Therefore, at this stage, you should start depicting them. The child should draw two small circles under the notches.
- After this, you need to extend the semicircles and get circles larger size. These will be the tires. The top small rectangle is the cockpit, so the figure needs to be adjusted accordingly. For realism, don't forget to add windows in the cockpit.
- In the appropriate places behind and in front of the rectangles, mark the headlights and visible details bumpers.
- The work is finished. Now the kid can show his creative imagination and decorate the truck at his own discretion.
How to draw a car for children over 5 years old
For older children who are already familiar with simple techniques images, you can try to depict more complex models.
Children over 5 - 7 will be interested in learning how to draw a racing car, Cadillac or other complex car.
We suggest learning how to draw a pickup truck:
- As in previous cases, you should start from a rectangle, but this time it should be long enough.
- At the bottom in front and behind in the form of circles we denote the wheels. At the top of the rectangle, near the left edge, the cabin is indicated.
- Now two more similar figures of smaller diameter are depicted inside the circles. Once that's done, you can start shaping the bumper and sketching out the fenders.
- We must not forget about the windows in the cockpit. The process also begins with a rectangle, one of the sides of which will be inclined. The straight line indicates the windshield.
- To make the pickup truck look realistic, don’t forget about the details: mirror and door handle. And inside each of the wheels there are five semicircles.
- The child must designate the door and molding to his liking. Optional young artist Can finish drawing the gas tank and headlights. Part of the steering wheel may be visible through the window.
When the baby masters all the techniques described above in order to develop his creativity, resort to educational video lessons.