Sketching and Rendering a Concept Illustration in Photoshop
Throughout these lessons, we will learn how to refine a rough automotive concept design sketch into a polished illustration in Photoshop. Software required: Photoshop CS6.
What you'll learn
Throughout these lessons, we will learn how to refine a rough automotive concept design sketch into a polished illustration in Photoshop. Using basic tools in Photoshop, elements from photographs and textures and logos, we will create a compelling design that shows off awareness of form and acknowledges function. By the end of this tutorial you will be able to effectively introduce light, shadow, and reflections that will bring flat ideas to life. Software required: Photoshop CS6.
Table of contents
- Refining Our Rough Concept Sketch 10m
- Adding Initial Photographic Elements 10m
- Utilizing Colors and Materials 9m
- Tidying up Our Color Splits and Layers 10m
- Defining More Areas with Color 10m
- Adding the Front Tire and Carbon Fiber 11m
- Conveying Form with Shadow 10m
- Adding Highlights to Our Image 10m
- Defining Edges and Features 10m
- Modifying Our Sketch Lines 10m
- Adding New Materials 11m
- Balancing Color Levels 10m
- Refining the Ground Shadow 12m
- Further Refining the Rear Wheel 11m
- Creating the Rear Tire 11m
- Adding Textures from Photo Reference 10m
- Creating Strong Shadows and Highlights 10m
- Painting in Light Textures 10m
- Adding Car Headlights from Photo Reference 10m
- Rendering the Carbon Fiber Parts 10m
- Finishing the Carbon Fiber Parts 10m
- Starting Work on the Paint 10m
- Working with Depth and Form 10m
- Painting in Highlights and Reflections 9m
- Adding the Racing Stand 10m
- Populating Our Bike with Graphics 10m
- Completing Our Graphics 10m
- Finalizing Our Illustration 6m
About the author
Adam Fairless has worked for the past 14 years in the Design Industry on a wide variety of product and automotive projects. His skills encompass everything from concept design and CAD modeling to final production of items at retail, on the road, and on the screen. He has lived and worked in England, Italy, Hong Kong, and the US and currently works for WowWee toys as Director of Product Development in California.