In this long-awaited follow-up to the best-selling first edition of How to Draw Cars Like a Pro, renowned car designer Thom Taylor goes back to the drawing board to update his classic with all-new illustrations and to expand on such topics as the use of computers in design today.
Taylor shares his artistic insights and techniques for creating captivating renderings of any kind of automobile. From information on how to draw from a photo or from observing a vehicle in real time, the step-by-step instruction covers all you need to know to become a master at drawing cars. The comprehensive advice includes:
Selecting the proper tools and equipment
Perspective and proportion
Sketching and cartooning
Various media
Light, shadow, reflection
Color
And even interiors.
Written to help enthusiasts at all artistic levels, his book also features more than 200 examples from many of today’s top artists in the automotive field. This edition has also been updated to include computerized illustration techniques.
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276 reviews for How to Draw Cars Like a Pro, 2nd Edition (Motorbooks Studio)
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Vik –
Bought as a gift. I am assured that the 14 year old child loved it.
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Mike –
I’ve actually purchased both the first and second editions of this book. They are very similar with numerous updated drawings and illustrations. The book walks you through the various aspects of drawing cars like a professional including topics like perspective and lighting. It really did help me improve my drawing skills.
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mPm –
Very good book for learning how to draw/illustrate, detail and color render cars! Book is very well written and very comprehensively done.
My only major gripe/con is that it is printed on a, somewhat, heavier recycled paper, like that found in most kids coloring books! While the choice maybe both an environmentally and economic conscious choice, I would have preferred crisper and heavier paper with more vibrant color images. The recycled paper pages I feel, will not stand the test of time for durability if this drawing reference book is always being constantly read and referred to often. This book should have be updated, reprinted and re-released in a better quality hard cover form, like its original, 1st edition version. While the knowledge, info and illustrations in this book are an invaluable resource, the quality of the presentation of all of this info is sorely lacking! The original version of this book was of better quality and presentation. While this current version is cheaper and more affordable to a larger range of burgeoning technical/car illustrators and artists, than the original hardcover version was, the original hardcover version of this book was much better and far more durable book! Maybe should have printed two versions this re-released. This version and a more expensive hardcover version of better quality printing. Tbis version just seems like a costing-cutting re-release and it feels cheap and on this level really disappoints! I know this “updated” version will not stand up to the rigors and test of time.
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Jason Caldwell –
Excellent
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inlinesix –
I haven’t read many automotive art books, but I can safely say that this is probably one of the better or best ones out there. The art is very nice and the explanations by the author are very easy to read and understand. The book is also partitioned into logical sections. Definitely a must for any aspiring automotive designer or enthusiast.
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Don J. –
I have purchased a lot of these drawing books and this one is a great addition to my drawing book collection. Very useful for any artist!
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Virginia Pruitt –
It came in excellent condition and my BF loves it.
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AquilaMarin –
and a lot od details, the whole work process is in here.
Maybe would be nice if it has more pages, it seems short 😉
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Marcio C. –
This book is more than you expect for the price. Yet it doesn’t present dozens of techniques and methods, it showcases a lot of drawings, in different styles, lightings, angles and colors, the perfect way for the self taught beginner to take the first steps. Goes from sketching to coloring to light and shadow. I am happy with it, now I can draw shiny and reflective parts of any kind.
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Audrey Perron –
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Dominik Weber –
es werden vorallem oldtimer dargestellt und richtige anleitungen sind nicht zu erwarten paar bilder der fahrzeuge wie sie gezeichnet wurden
dafür muss man einfach talent haben es geht wirklich nicht ohne
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Husam J. Alnajjar –
My 11 y/o son is into drawing and into cars, so naturaly he started drawing cars, but he needed some help. I for one don’t know what to do (not an artist), so I got this book for him, and so far the drawings he brings me are soooo much better. They are as good as the ones in the book, but it sure did give him a few pointers here and there. He loves looking at the tips, and hints in the book. All in all it made a difference to his drawings.
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derBlicker –
Als Designer und Künstler wollte ich meinen Horizont nochmal vertiefen indem ich ein hochwertiges Buch suchte, was mir nochmal grundlegend und gut erklärt wie man Autodesigns zeichnet. Dieses Buch ist ansich gut strukturiert. Beginnend mit Basiswissen über Perspektive und Regeln zum allgemeinen Aufbau des Zeichnens bzw konstruieren von Autos. Es gibt hochwertige Illustrationen und Airbrushbilder und Karikaturen der Künstler selbst. Leider ist es notwendig um eine Karrikatur also das Verkürzen bzw das verformen eines Autos zu zeichnen ersteinmal die Basis zu verstehen. Zum Vertiefen halte ich das Buch leider für fast unbrauchbar. Für Anfänger und fortgeschrittene ist es okay. Da es eben viele Beispiele Zeigt aber sich in der Konstruktion ausschweigt, kann ich das Buch nur bedingt empfehlen. Like a pro ist also eher enttäuschend
Vik –
Bought as a gift.
I am assured that the 14 year old child loved it.
Mike –
I’ve actually purchased both the first and second editions of this book. They are very similar with numerous updated drawings and illustrations. The book walks you through the various aspects of drawing cars like a professional including topics like perspective and lighting. It really did help me improve my drawing skills.
mPm –
Very good book for learning how to draw/illustrate, detail and color render cars!
Book is very well written and very comprehensively done.
My only major gripe/con is that it is printed on a, somewhat, heavier recycled paper, like that found in most kids coloring books!
While the choice maybe both an environmentally and economic conscious choice, I would have preferred crisper and heavier paper with more vibrant color images.
The recycled paper pages I feel, will not stand the test of time for durability if this drawing reference book is always being constantly read and referred to often.
This book should have be updated, reprinted and re-released in a better quality hard cover form, like its original, 1st edition version.
While the knowledge, info and illustrations in this book are an invaluable resource, the quality of the presentation of all of this info is sorely lacking!
The original version of this book was of better quality and presentation.
While this current version is cheaper and more affordable to a larger range of burgeoning technical/car illustrators and artists, than the original hardcover version was, the original hardcover version of this book was much better and far more durable book!
Maybe should have printed two versions this re-released. This version and a more expensive hardcover version of better quality printing.
Tbis version just seems like a costing-cutting re-release and it feels cheap and on this level really disappoints!
I know this “updated” version will not stand up to the rigors and test of time.
Jason Caldwell –
Excellent
inlinesix –
I haven’t read many automotive art books, but I can safely say that this is probably one of the better or best ones out there. The art is very nice and the explanations by the author are very easy to read and understand. The book is also partitioned into logical sections. Definitely a must for any aspiring automotive designer or enthusiast.
Don J. –
I have purchased a lot of these drawing books and this one is a great addition to my drawing book collection. Very useful for any artist!
Virginia Pruitt –
It came in excellent condition and my BF loves it.
AquilaMarin –
and a lot od details, the whole work process is in here.
Maybe would be nice if it has more pages, it seems short 😉
Marcio C. –
This book is more than you expect for the price. Yet it doesn’t present dozens of techniques and methods,
it showcases a lot of drawings, in different styles, lightings, angles and colors, the perfect way for the
self taught beginner to take the first steps. Goes from sketching to coloring to light and shadow.
I am happy with it, now I can draw shiny and reflective parts of any kind.
Audrey Perron –
Good
Dominik Weber –
es werden vorallem oldtimer dargestellt
und richtige anleitungen sind nicht zu erwarten
paar bilder der fahrzeuge wie sie gezeichnet wurden
dafür muss man einfach talent haben es geht wirklich nicht ohne
Husam J. Alnajjar –
My 11 y/o son is into drawing and into cars, so naturaly he started drawing cars, but he needed some help. I for one don’t know what to do (not an artist), so I got this book for him, and so far the drawings he brings me are soooo much better. They are as good as the ones in the book, but it sure did give him a few pointers here and there. He loves looking at the tips, and hints in the book. All in all it made a difference to his drawings.
derBlicker –
Als Designer und Künstler wollte ich meinen Horizont nochmal vertiefen indem ich ein hochwertiges Buch suchte, was mir nochmal grundlegend und gut erklärt wie man Autodesigns zeichnet. Dieses Buch ist ansich gut strukturiert. Beginnend mit Basiswissen über Perspektive und Regeln zum allgemeinen Aufbau des Zeichnens bzw konstruieren von Autos. Es gibt hochwertige Illustrationen und Airbrushbilder und Karikaturen der Künstler selbst. Leider ist es notwendig um eine Karrikatur also das Verkürzen bzw das verformen eines Autos zu zeichnen ersteinmal die Basis zu verstehen. Zum Vertiefen halte ich das Buch leider für fast unbrauchbar. Für Anfänger und fortgeschrittene ist es okay. Da es eben viele Beispiele Zeigt aber sich in der Konstruktion ausschweigt, kann ich das Buch nur bedingt empfehlen. Like a pro ist also eher enttäuschend