I drew all day and all I got was this lousy headache

"The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL" (tokyobayaqualine)
10/30/2014 at 19:39 • Filed to: TokyoBayAquaLine, drawing, sketch, automotivedesign

But luckily for me, the fruits of such labour has turn out rather well. It's good to get a day off work and just unleash the inner creativity.

Thought I'd share. I'm drawing these to build up my portfolio for an application to a design university. I have no formal training in design whatsoever.

Thoughts?

DISCUSSION (33)

Milky > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/30/2014 at 19:46

I havent sketched in months … fuck me.

But nice.

My citroen won't start > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/30/2014 at 19:50

Citroen can into impressed.

Kinja'd!!!

this is not matt farah's foxbodymiata > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/30/2014 at 19:50

These are fantastic holy shit. Especially that bmw thing at the top. Concept for a new z4 m coupe or something I'm guessing? Ahhhh I want it. And no formal training at all? I can't even draw a damn circle that doesn't look like newt gingrich's head. Keep this shit up for sure!

Sally O'Broder > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/30/2014 at 19:51

How careative of you!

Blue 300 > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/30/2014 at 19:52

Good drawings by Oppo standards. But if you're applying for trans design, then you better work on your ellipses for the wheels and tires and line weights; they need to be smooth as one confident stroke. Also for sketches, you can imply objects by using the "less is more" approach. Hope this helps. And good luck on your application.

Kinja'd!!!

BTW, I didn't do these... I found them on the googles.

Tohru > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/30/2014 at 19:55

Should I? No, this is a man's art... But it's traditional... But it's a jerk move... Buuuut that's never stopped me before.

Kinja'd!!!

Your art is very, very good. You could probably sell it online.

The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL > Blue 300
10/30/2014 at 19:55

The angles on the second one are way off. But I totally agree about my ellipses, however, they're not bad considering...

Thanks for the tips!

$kaycog > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/30/2014 at 19:55

You're an excellent artist! I can't draw for beans.

The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL > this is not matt farah's foxbodymiata
10/30/2014 at 19:56

Yep, a design for a new Clownshoe! Thanks!

The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL > $kaycog
10/30/2014 at 19:57

Thanks $kaycog. Means a lot!

I Like Corollas > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/30/2014 at 20:01

Great drawing!

StingrayJake > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/30/2014 at 20:04

Kinja'd!!!

It's like a BMW FF. Besides the fact I don't really like the FF, this is a great piece.

MultiplaOrgasms > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/30/2014 at 20:05

Well better than everything I turn out when I try to sketch something multidimensional. Thing is I'm obsessed with realistic proportions, so I'd never be satisfied with them anyway.

OPPOsaurus WRX > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/30/2014 at 20:12

pic #1 i8 meets m3 coupe? I like

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/30/2014 at 20:18

+1000 internetz for doing a snake. 10/10 would buy for little money do put in my hobby room.

Kinja'd!!!

you are very talented that's for damn sure

DeLM > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/30/2014 at 20:20

I too have been sketching all day, now I have a headache. darn development sketches.... "oh yeah, new Corvair will be fun." eating them words now. at least i don't think i will have to take it as far as an alias model, but then again may eat them words too. REally nice sketches though, I enjoy your choice of perspectives. keep it up!

puppyknuckles > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/30/2014 at 20:40

Very nice! I wish I could draw like that.

this is not matt farah's foxbodymiata > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/30/2014 at 20:40

It's actually perfect. Forget the M2, make thisssss.

phenotyp > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/30/2014 at 21:06

Definitely stepped up since the last ones! I think you need to loosen up on the wheels, and like others have mentioned, ellipses and perspectives. The top sketch is really getting somewhere, though. Worry less about tires and clearance, there's a reason car sketches have wheels that fill the arches and rubber band tires. Unless it's an off-roader, don't worry about em. But you're getting the forms down pretty well, especially in the top one. Digging the bottom one, too, though it also has the Lego wheels going on. Nice, man. Keep it up.

Agrajag > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/30/2014 at 21:11

Good stuff. Well done.

The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL > phenotyp
10/30/2014 at 21:41

The addition of off road tires on the bottom one was deliberately done. Thanks so much for your help and critique. I'll keep practicing! Thanks!

66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/30/2014 at 22:58

They're really nice actually, I love this kind of stuff, but the viper looks a bit more cartoony too me, but they all look really great!

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/30/2014 at 23:27

[[jealousy intensifies]]

phenotyp > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/30/2014 at 23:37

Yeah, I was really talking about the viper sketch, that's the one where it's hurting you the most, though the bottom one could use a little more clearance to fit the feel of an off-road racy vehicle, and a little more wheel diameter. I didn't word that very well.

But, overall, you're doing well; line quality is good, just need more confidence with them. That only comes with practice, of course.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/31/2014 at 01:47

I Know dem feels. You have good sense of proportion, How long have you been drawing?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/31/2014 at 08:55

Very nice work. Only put pieces in your portfolio that you're really proud of. Quality > quantity, but both is best. Keep at it!

The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
10/31/2014 at 10:09

Thank you. I've been drawing since I was 2 or 3.

Eazy-O > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/31/2014 at 10:22

These look great, man. Keep up the practice, and I'm sure you'll have no problem getting into the school you want. Maybe diversify your portfolio a little bit into other areas.

If you wanna stick to vehicular, try doing interiors and their components, scripts, logos, brand identities, garages, accessories... Off the top of my head. Keep us posted, m'kay. :)

ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/31/2014 at 14:45

Kinja'd!!!

Perfect rendition of the modern clown shoe! I'd prefer this to the current Z Car.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
10/31/2014 at 17:45

Ive only been drawing (well) for 5 years Im self taught as well. I did start art school though, Im going into industrial design

DeLM > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
11/02/2014 at 09:31

http://www.carbodydesign.com/tutorials/2d/ this is gold! I used this site in school and it helped me so much; and that is when there was only 2 or 3 pages! Not sure if you know it, but I figure I will post it when I see drawing post's. Just incase you guys don't know of this site.

Fresh-Outta-Nissans > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
11/07/2014 at 22:02

I don't follow what's happening around the front bumper of that Avensis/Leaf vehicle, but damn do you have some good taste.

Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment > The-Ever-Socially-Apathetic TBAL
06/18/2015 at 23:22

Kinja'd!!!

Well fuck, now I need this.