How to draw a car

[nolan]

I suspect your contrasts are fine, it is just the scanner that washed out the contrasts - let's see what it looks like with the next scan and the shadow in. You are doing a great job so far Adrian

[AJM]

Here is the next version, added the shadow under the car, and also added a bit more value on the bodywork.
Took photo with camera again rather than the scanner.

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[MaryAnne Long]

Adrian,

Much better.  It looks so much darker when I pull away from the screen.

aloha

mea

[AJM]

Thanks... I don't like the building reflection on the bonnet (hood). May give it another go sometime...

[MaryAnne Long]

Oh, yes, Adrian, I see what you mean about the reflections.

Look more like people standing near the car to admire it.  The short person would be me!!!


aloha

mea

[nolan]

Great job Adrian
if the reflections look like people, or something else it doesn't matter - leaves it up to the viewer's imagination

[AJM]

Looking at the image again now, I think the problem with those shadows is that they do not extend onto the bumper/fender at the front of the car. That part is 'constant tonal value' and should be darker where the shadow is.