Creating Automotive Concepts in SketchBook Pro
To begin this tutorial, we will learn about the tools and workflow one might use when creating a reference sketch for our automobile concept. Software required: SketchBook Pro 6.1.
What you'll learn
To begin this tutorial, we will learn about the tools and workflow one might use when creating a reference sketch for our automobile concept. By limiting ourselves to only a couple of brushes during the sketching phase, you will be able to get comfortable and build confidence while learning the sketching process. After our sketch is complete, we will begin applying color to the various parts of the car. We will start with flat color but eventually move into color variation. Because the surfaces of a concept car are for the most part highly reflective, we will spend a good bit of time painting both light and dark reflected values. As we methodically move through painting each area of the car, you will learn about a number of useful tools and techniques inside of SketchBook Pro, including how to utilize stroke styles and rulers to paint just the line or shape you need, and how we can utilize brush properties to modify a brush to perform exactly like a situation calls for. After completing this tutorial, you will have learned how SketchBook Pro can be used to paint quick and beautiful concept cars. Software required: SketchBook Pro 6.1.
Table of contents
- Starting Our Rough Sketch 11m
- Sketch Refinement Stage 1 11m
- Sketch Refinement Stage 2 13m
- Designing and Positioning the Wheels 9m
- Beginning with Flat Color 14m
- Adding Variation to Our Flat Color 13m
- Continuing to Add Variation to Flat Color 13m
- Adding Some Depth to Body Details 11m
- Getting Started with Specular Highlights 11m
- Continuing to Paint Specular Highlights 10m
- Painting Headlight Highlights 10m
- Painting Darker Reflected Values 12m
- Painting Window Reflections 12m
- Accenting the Contour of the Vehicle 8m
- Beginning to Paint the Wheels 11m
- Continuing to Detail the Wheels 12m
- Finishing Off Our Wheel 12m
- Details and Touchup 11m
About the author
Eddie began teaching creative professionals over ten years ago for Digital Tutors. In 2014 Digital Tutors was acquired by Pluralsight and he continued his focus on creating high quality training for artists in both the film and games industries. With a background in graphic design and illustration Eddie has always been focused on visual appeal. This can be seen through his courses in which he shares secrets for achieving production level quality for concept art, illustrations, textures, mater... more