How to Draw Choppers Like a Pro
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Rating | : | 4.48 (593 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0760784604 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 143 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Highly recommended for anyone serious about choppers and biker art" according to John Chalinder. A great book for an old, retired tattoo artist like myself.Arthritis took me out of the tattoo business, but I still like the look of the old school choppers.Now I can turn my art skills to doing illustrations for biker magazines.The book has a brief history of the chopper; and, a nice touch, a section on how to draw sexy babes to drape decoratively on them.. "bike drawing for any level of artist" according to Robert K. Campbell. This book is perfect for an entry level artist as well as someone who has been drawing for some time. I've been sketching choppers for a long time, more seriously in the last few years, and I'm thrilled to see how much this has to offer me in the way of disciplining my process.It also covers the basics such as perspective, bike construction, and other aspects that are of value to anyone interested in drawing bikes. This is true for the fine artist/paint. "A little too cartoony for my tastes." according to Mr.. I suppose this book is good for someone who is new to drawing. Most of the pictures are a little on the cartoony side. It explains basic drawing concepts like perspective, proportions, line width, etc. which is good for the beginner.I'm a seasoned artist and I guess I was hoping for a book with more diagrams and better explanation of the various parts of a chopper for more technical-oriented book. I bought this book on Amazon because it was cheap even t
Chopper enthusiasts, artists, and casual doodlers alike will appreciate this book and its practical, step-by-step advice and colorful illustrations.. Whether you simply want to sketch the designs for your dream chopper or draft plans for a real one, this book is for you. After a brief history of the chopper, renowned automobile designer Thom Taylor covers all aspects of drawing, including: tools and equipment, perspective and proportion, sketching, light, shadow, reflection, and color, computer art and design