This book provides excellent how-to-draw detail that is appealing and easy to follow for Hot Wheels(tm) and drawing enthusiasts from ages 10 to adult. Detailed drawing techniques with descriptive captions allow readers to create their own automotive designs. Illustrations emphasize how to draw fantasy, custom, concept, and hot rod cars. Author Scott Robertson uses original Mattel artwork throughout the book. With real Mattel artwork featured in detail, the bo0ok has great appeal for collectors, even if they aren't aspiring artists. Because Hot Wheels(tm) diecast cars are modeled after both real and fantasy vehicles, the techniques and interest to readers is the same as for real-life car enthusiasts. Officially licensed by Mattel.
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Provides easy-to-follow instruction showing how to draw Hot Wheels for enthusiasts age 10 to adult. Detailed techniques with descriptive captions allow readers to create their own automotive drawings and designs. Drawing tips and advice from Hot Wheels designers are also included. - Hobby Merchandiser, September 2004
About the Author
Robertson is a professional industrial designer and educator who has worked with several top sports and automotive manufacturers. He resides in Culver City, California.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By J. A. Dol
Format:Paperback
There is one aspect of this book that makes it extra valuable: Scott Robertson. Not only is he a master in perspective drawing. What makes Scott stand out is his ability to explain this in simple exercises and make you want to practise and understand. The simple texts and exercises are given a nice touch with excellent corresponding drawings. Great value for money.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Selden Jones
Format:Paperback
I bought this book solely because Scott Robertson wrote it. Normally I would have passed this book by thinking it was a children's book on drawing hotwheels. Boy was I surprised when I received it.
This is not as much a book on drawing cars but a book explaining how to use perspective when drawing vehicles which could be used for all types of vehicles. I've read many books on perspective and this one has been the most well developed instruction on vehicle perspective. His instructions are very detailed with great illustrations for each step. And we're not talking about glossed over quick 3 step instructions, most instructions are over 10 steps. So he goes slow with enough detail to not miss anything necessary to truly understand this topic.
Another bonus, is that he explains in detail how to render with various art media and also step by step how to render in Photoshop. These instructions are as detailed as that for drawing in perspective.
This book was a Great Surprise! I wish I had found it earlier. I probably could have forgone many books for what I've found in this one. Don't let the name fool you, pick this book up no matter what level of artist, illustrator, cartoonist or designer you are. Great book!!! 5 Stars.
This is not as much a book on drawing cars but a book explaining how to use perspective when drawing vehicles which could be used for all types of vehicles. I've read many books on perspective and this one has been the most well developed instruction on vehicle perspective. His instructions are very detailed with great illustrations for each step. And we're not talking about glossed over quick 3 step instructions, most instructions are over 10 steps. So he goes slow with enough detail to not miss anything necessary to truly understand this topic.
Another bonus, is that he explains in detail how to render with various art media and also step by step how to render in Photoshop. These instructions are as detailed as that for drawing in perspective.
This book was a Great Surprise! I wish I had found it earlier. I probably could have forgone many books for what I've found in this one. Don't let the name fool you, pick this book up no matter what level of artist, illustrator, cartoonist or designer you are. Great book!!! 5 Stars.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By yukon ho
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
this book is probably one of the best books on drawing cars. lots of great pictures. and really great art of street rod cars. much better than How to Draw Cars like a Pro. everything you'll need on drawing cars is in here!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome Book
I really like it! There are a lot of useful information inside. It worths your money, one of my best reference book!
Published 6 months ago by Nguyen Hoang Long
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
This is the best book I have come across for drawing cars! I am learning how to draw and this has helped with a formula 1 car I am currently working on...
Published 17 months ago by Jeff M
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great resource
This book is an excellent resource for learning advanced perspective techniques...though the techniques in here are not for beginners. Read more
Published on May 11, 2011 by msd
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
This is a great book. Very detailed. My son collects Hot Wheels and loves to draw them and create his own designs. This book was great for him.
Published on December 31, 2010 by S. Plemmons
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JJ's review
I like this book because it helped me go through how to draw cars. I think you should get this book because if you are good at drawing cars, it will help you get better and better.
Published on December 1, 2010
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good not Great!
Purchased for a 7.75 year old boy who loves to draw. He likes it but not as well as the drawing book by Hart.
Published on February 28, 2008 by Jakob E. Logan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Recommend
Great Value - My son just keeps using this. For the enjoyment he receives from this guide, it is worth twice as much to me.
Published on January 17, 2008 by K. Burton
5.0 out of 5 stars
I had to buy two copies!
The minute this book arrived and I saw how great it was I realized that I would need to give it as a gift to a designer friend. Read more
Published on January 17, 2007 by Jim Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent for process and product
Scott does an excellent job showing both process and his own work. Use his designs and renderings for reference and inspiration, then raid his process to make your own work.
Published on November 9, 2006 by C. MERRITT
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