How to draw like a Concept artist | INSPIRED BY BIKE TECH | Concept Art Sketching
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Industrial Design
Let's get inspired by bike tech to study like a Concept artist and help us improve our Industrial design sketching skills: https://www.thedesignsketchbook.com/how-to-draw-like-a-concept-artist-inspired-by-bike-tech
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What the Designer Starter Kit book will teach you.
The Book includes 4 simple guides I made for True-beginner designers.
With this step-by-step method, you will prove to yourself that you can sketch. Some techniques may appear simple. Do not underestimate them, as a designer you will use them every day.
Receive 1 guide per day
DAY 1 | 5 essential tips before starting
DAY 2 | Straight lines and perfect circles
DAY 3 | Sense of proportion
DAY 4 | Cubes in Perspective
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I’ve always been fascinated by bikes mechanical tech from Shimano since my childhood. You know this bike handle or brakes where you see their white logo.
My friend in Singapore started to ride a bike for Food Panda delivery. He has sent to me pretty pictures of his new bike. That’s how I got the idea to take inspiration from bicycle elements for today’s digital drawing tips!
We take reference from the Shimano bike’s intricate elements to draw like a Concept Artist. As an Industrial Designer you will:
Challenge and improve your drawing skills
(getting out of your comfort zone)
Raise your memory and library of forms
(exploring new curves and unexpected designs)
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Transform your inspiration into a sketch
As a designer, learning how to copy will help you grow faster instead of trying to reinvent the wheel. Don’t feel shy or shame to use pictures as inspiration.
For this drawing of the professional bike pedal,
I study the mechanical parts for my concept art approach.
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TIP1 | WARM UP
Like starting a gym session, your muscles are cold and stiff.
Take a minute to draw some curves and circles to warm-up.
TIP2 | TEST YOUR COLOUR PENCIL
Black is boring :P.
Explore other colors of your choice. I like to pick in dark tones.
It gives a professional look to your design sketching board.
TIP3 | WARM UP WITH THE BASICS
Concept art can be very organic and random. Especially when we use a lot of the Happy accident drawing technique.
I like to draw this sketch to recalibrate my brain with my digital pen.
However, remember to study your basics fundamentals of sketching.
You will save years struggling at guessing. Perspective foundations are your best Kickstarter as a learner.
TIP 4 | Create grooves
A simple and powerful trick in Design sketching is to double a contour line to draw a groove. It gives your sketch a more real product feeling.
TIP5 | Use reference pictures
I try to absorb the overall structure of the product. It reminds me of the articulation of a leg, a knee, or an elbow. That’s mainly what I want to keep my drawing.
TIP 6 | DRAW YOUR INTENTION
What will make your sketch unique?
It is your interpretation of your reference picture.
It is how you will convey your idea in the sketch will differ from any other designer.
This is how you create your own drawing style.
TIP 7 | Draw from general to detail
Small mechanical parts are tempting to draw starting with a screw, a joint… but an efficient approach is to start with a general form. So the main proportion will be set up from the beginning. Then, you add the details to it.
I.e: We can’t start making a cake adding the cherry first. We have to start with the foundation, then spreading the cream, add the fruits, chocolate chips, and birthday candles!
The same for sketching, following this order like a recipe, will help you tackle any complex products by simplifying it first.
TIP8 | START WITH LIGHT PRESSURE
Be aware if you have a heavy wrist. Make sure to start very light, so you can make a clearer drawing, especially for this complex sketch with intricate details.
I’m using the drawing software Sketchbook Pro, and you can easily parameter your pen sensitivity. That’s one of the great benefits of digital drawing!
TIP9 | Add “crispy details”
Add in the logo brand, some prints, some screws…
All these added on the product surface participates in adding more sharpness to your drawing. They are the little things that serve your product story and make your sketch more attractive.
TIP10 | REMEMBER TO START SIMPLE
Adding details is cool, but only when your base is simple. So your product won’t look overcrowded.
(...)
Oops! I'm limited in space.
Get the full article on the blog!
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Download the Designer Starter Kit for beginners: https://www.thedesignsketchbook.com/sign-up-and-receive-the-ebook-the-designer-starter-kit/
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BLOG: https://www.thedesignsketchbook.com
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/thedesignsketchbook
INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/thedesignsketchbook
------
What the Designer Starter Kit book will teach you.
The Book includes 4 simple guides I made for True-beginner designers.
With this step-by-step method, you will prove to yourself that you can sketch. Some techniques may appear simple. Do not underestimate them, as a designer you will use them every day.
Receive 1 guide per day
DAY 1 | 5 essential tips before starting
DAY 2 | Straight lines and perfect circles
DAY 3 | Sense of proportion
DAY 4 | Cubes in Perspective
------
I’ve always been fascinated by bikes mechanical tech from Shimano since my childhood. You know this bike handle or brakes where you see their white logo.
My friend in Singapore started to ride a bike for Food Panda delivery. He has sent to me pretty pictures of his new bike. That’s how I got the idea to take inspiration from bicycle elements for today’s digital drawing tips!
We take reference from the Shimano bike’s intricate elements to draw like a Concept Artist. As an Industrial Designer you will:
Challenge and improve your drawing skills
(getting out of your comfort zone)
Raise your memory and library of forms
(exploring new curves and unexpected designs)
---
Transform your inspiration into a sketch
As a designer, learning how to copy will help you grow faster instead of trying to reinvent the wheel. Don’t feel shy or shame to use pictures as inspiration.
For this drawing of the professional bike pedal,
I study the mechanical parts for my concept art approach.
---
TIP1 | WARM UP
Like starting a gym session, your muscles are cold and stiff.
Take a minute to draw some curves and circles to warm-up.
TIP2 | TEST YOUR COLOUR PENCIL
Black is boring :P.
Explore other colors of your choice. I like to pick in dark tones.
It gives a professional look to your design sketching board.
TIP3 | WARM UP WITH THE BASICS
Concept art can be very organic and random. Especially when we use a lot of the Happy accident drawing technique.
I like to draw this sketch to recalibrate my brain with my digital pen.
However, remember to study your basics fundamentals of sketching.
You will save years struggling at guessing. Perspective foundations are your best Kickstarter as a learner.
TIP 4 | Create grooves
A simple and powerful trick in Design sketching is to double a contour line to draw a groove. It gives your sketch a more real product feeling.
TIP5 | Use reference pictures
I try to absorb the overall structure of the product. It reminds me of the articulation of a leg, a knee, or an elbow. That’s mainly what I want to keep my drawing.
TIP 6 | DRAW YOUR INTENTION
What will make your sketch unique?
It is your interpretation of your reference picture.
It is how you will convey your idea in the sketch will differ from any other designer.
This is how you create your own drawing style.
TIP 7 | Draw from general to detail
Small mechanical parts are tempting to draw starting with a screw, a joint… but an efficient approach is to start with a general form. So the main proportion will be set up from the beginning. Then, you add the details to it.
I.e: We can’t start making a cake adding the cherry first. We have to start with the foundation, then spreading the cream, add the fruits, chocolate chips, and birthday candles!
The same for sketching, following this order like a recipe, will help you tackle any complex products by simplifying it first.
TIP8 | START WITH LIGHT PRESSURE
Be aware if you have a heavy wrist. Make sure to start very light, so you can make a clearer drawing, especially for this complex sketch with intricate details.
I’m using the drawing software Sketchbook Pro, and you can easily parameter your pen sensitivity. That’s one of the great benefits of digital drawing!
TIP9 | Add “crispy details”
Add in the logo brand, some prints, some screws…
All these added on the product surface participates in adding more sharpness to your drawing. They are the little things that serve your product story and make your sketch more attractive.
TIP10 | REMEMBER TO START SIMPLE
Adding details is cool, but only when your base is simple. So your product won’t look overcrowded.
(...)
Oops! I'm limited in space.
Get the full article on the blog!