Archive for December, 2011
How To Design Your Own Concept Cars
Posted by admin in Concept Cars on December 29, 2011
A concept car is a car that features an unusual design and it usually highlights certain aspects like style or new technology. The purpose of designing concept car is to generate consumer interest before the car is produced. The manufacturer will see what the general public’s opinion is before they decide to mass produce the car. If public shows favorable response, the manufacturer most likely will produce it. Generally, most concept cars are not mass produced since the cost can be very expensive. However, that should not discourage you from designing your own concept cars, especially if you have the talent. When it comes to the design, there is no limit to what you can and cannot do. Don’t think about whether the car will be produced or not. To design your own concept cars, you just have to follow these five easy steps:
1. Decide a concept or theme that you want to highlight. You may want to emphasize on the material, engine type, or the shape. If you work in a group, brainstorming is a good way to gather ideas. Through the discussion, choose the most innovative concept or combine the best two concepts.
2. Sketch the car manually, don’t go to the computer first. You have to make rough sketches of both the interior and exterior. When creating a sketch by hand, don’t expect perfection. Let the ideas flow and show it through the basic drawing.
3. Choose a color scheme that represents the overall theme. At least, you have to choose colors that look attractive. You can change the colors later when you have moved to the next process but it is important to plan the colors first. Read the rest of this entry »
Michigan Classic Car Shows
Classic vehicles shows are very popular in Michigan. People in the US and from all around the world gather to admire rare and expensive cars. You can select from 50 plus shows organized annually in Michigan. If you value retro cars, modern vehicles or else you only want to visit a classic auction or show compared to Michigan classic car shows are perfect places where you can find what you are looking for.
One of these exciting Michigan classic car show is the Green ville Corvette Club show which is organized every December. This event targets raising funds and donations for the local children’s charities. It displays more than 44 Corvettes all of them being more amazing and incredible than the other. The 2011 edition is scheduled for September 10. So, get ready and don’t ignore this unique Michigan classic car show.
The Kalamazoo Classic Car Show is another Michigan show organized each year in western Michigan. The visitors can register their cars right into a judging competition including several categories like the “favorite kid’s choice”, the “quality of make” or the “people’s choice” category. The winners receive different awards along with a certificate of achievement. All the money come from the entrance fee and the money raised through stalls are donated to local charities. Read the rest of this entry »
Draw Cool Cars – Beginners Guide to Draw Cool Cars
Cars are a great way to practice your drawing skills and fine tune your style. There are many instructional videos available from the likes of Scott Robertson who can provide you with some really useful information and design ideas. The first step for any budding artist wishing to design the ultimate cool car is to practice your drawing skills. Cars are comprised of a series of lines, curves and ellipses and for the most part you should learn to draw all these free hand especially the curves which will differ as they travel around the vehicle.
Set aside some time to sit down with some blank, cheap paper and a simple pencil. Place three dots somewhere on the page and practice joining them up. It sounds simple but you would be amazed how difficult it is to hit the dots precisely with an unpracticed hand. This can help develop how smooth your curves and lines are. Do this with two dots to practice straight lines and just have a go at filling a whole page with different ellipses. A useful tip to drawing a great straight line is to use your whole arm. Try not to use your wrist when you draw, take your whole arm the length of the line and practice it a couple of times before you put the pencil in contact with the paper.
When you have put in some good practice groundwork you can move on to looking at perspective. The same car shown as a two dimensional image will have a drastic look and feel change when displayed as a front three quarter view or if you have a great hold of perspective already you can try it out with a fish eye lens technique. The right perspective can make your car dynamic, engaging and cool. Even if your car has a simple basic design, adding a one point perspective can create action and realism for your car and has a completely different impact on the beholder than a stationary, stoic 2D design. Read the rest of this entry »