Drawing and Painting Cars

This practical and stimulating book introduces and showcases a wide range of motoring art styles. Recognising the importance of drawing and research, it explains the key components of a successful painting, looking particularly at light, perspective, drawing ellipses and the vehicle itself. Including over 150 finished paintings with full descriptions of how they were conceived and carried out, this beautiful book is sure to inspire both artist and buyers alike, and gives a unique insight into the work of a leading motoring artist. Gives an introduction to a variety of methods, materials and techniques and instruction on understanding and drawing the structure, mechanics and movement of the car. Discusses the importance of light in determining the overall feel and atmosphere of the image, and offers ideas for composition with figures, backgrounds and weather conditions to set the scene. A wide range of examples illustrate atmosphere, emotion, composition and action. This book will inspire motoring artists and buyers alike, and is beautifully illustrated with 169 colour photographs.

Keith Woodcock has been a full-time professional motoring and aviation artist for over thirty-five years. He has won eighteen awards on both sides of the Atlantic and gained a worldwide reputation for his work. An avid motoring enthusiast, he has been attending races and rallies since the mid-1950s.