Realistic Pencil Drawing: Introduction and Materials
Course Curriculum
Lesson Description
In this lesson series, we’ll tackle our final challenge which comes in the form of a shiny sports car, a Porsche 911, surrounded by gravel and trees. A dizzying array of textures await us.
Lesson 1 - Materials and the Grid
In this lesson, we take a look at the materials used to complete the drawing. We set up our drawing surface with a grid and draw the contours.
Lesson 2 - Abstraction
In this lesson, we begin the process of developing the texture and value. We learn to look for the abstract shapes of value and include them in our drawing.
Lesson 3 - 77 Drawings
In this lesson, we continue working on the background and learn to approach our drawing one small square at a time.
Lesson 4 - Reflections
In this lesson, we work down into the body of the car and slowly develop the complex reflections.
Lesson 5 - Getting Grilled
In this lesson, we continue working down the body of the car and work our way to the grill where we find subtle transitions of value.
Lesson 6 - High Contrast
In this lesson, we address the front side panel of the car and develop the high contrasting reflections that face the light source.
Lesson 7 - Finishing Touches
In this lesson, we complete the drawing by addressing the wheels and tires, the rest of the body, and the surrounding textures.
Lesson Materials
- Stonehenge Warm White Drawing Paper
- Lead Holder
- Graphite Grades (2H, HB, 4B)
- Blending Stumps
- Precise Vinyl or Plastic Eraser (Tombow Mono)
- Ruler
- Electric Eraser (Optional)
Lesson Resources
References
Download eBook
Photo Reference
Gridded Photo Reference
Finished Drawing
Oh my gosh, i am SO excited to start this one! I have learned more from your site and tutorials than any other i have participated with, and the membership is worth every penny! This series is my personal favorite and sad to see its end, but what an image to end on 🤘
Awesome! Thanks Trever! This one took a while to produce. The drawing took around 25 hours and then the editing took 7 full work days. Glad it’s worth the wait!
Thank you for saying how long the drawing took. It really helps when evaluating progress (or lack thereof)!
This looks like a great challenge. Can you tell me the brand of the electric eraser?
Thanks!
Me again! I also wanted to ask if there is another type of paper that would be good for this project? I have lots of different type of paper and don’t want to by another just yet.
Thanks again!
Thank you for saying how long the drawing took. It really helps when evaluating progress (or lack thereof)!
Matt, I’m just learning to draw. I was amazed at how much tonal diversity you achieved using only three grades of graphite. Excellent job. Watching you draw, appreciating how long it took, certainly challenged and inspired me. One of the most helpful things I took from this was your workflow: work a while. Step away. Come back refreshed and above all…be patient. Thank you so much for this series and for your website.
Absolutely! Thanks Tom!
Hi Matt, this looks really good.
Over the last 6 months I’ve not being doing much drawing, my illness isn’t too good got diagnosed with another long-term condition which affects my lungs and I’m already asthmatic. So 3 long terms to deal with anyway I’m still here and I’ve stared to get back into drawing snd I have a file with the graphite course I want to do next. Ive only a couple modules in pen and ink, it should of been finished ages ago.
Anyway I’m back.
Its good advice isn’t it, its reminded me glad you said this in your comments cheers
wow what a drawing to finish on, really pushed me out of my comfort zone of soft feathers and fur. really enjoyed following along and learned alot along the way. Thank you, now to loosen up with a catch up on getty sketchey
Can you do a drawing of Luke Skywalker from Star Wars
bellisimo
hello
first i wanna say thank you very much for this wonderful course i defiantly had so many ahah moments and learned a lot from it, I drew the car along with you and it came out really good with few mistakes but I know what to look for next time, and you did make me feel better for taking too long to finish a drawing i thought i was slow and was gonna give up on drawing until i took this course . looking forward to join your channel soon and learn more from you
thank very much
Boy! You really know how to challenge the novice! I have learned an immense amount of insight and practical knowledge through your courses. So far, I am doing all the graphite courses because I so want to learn to draw. I’m amazed at my progress! But doing the grid work is surprisingly hard for me. IDK if it is a problem with my astigmatism (hard to focus sometimes) or the stress of trying to get things relatively accurate. It is kinda overwhelming. If anyone has any feedback or tips, I’d appreciate it. TY.
Just finished the session very challenging
Thank you Matt. I leanrt lot on this session. Grate course!
Another amazing course. Having completed the “25 Day to Better Drawings” and the “Guide to Graphite” this was the perfect class to put all the techniques into practice. Can’t decide what class to take next!
Yeah, I made it to the final challenge following this course step by step so far. Being happy with the result of the last module, I cannot wait to start the car.
This course is ery teaching,
Buddy