In this issue, I want to look at sketching vehicles, particularly cars, which are something of a favourite. Though I'm not mechanically minded I do get a certain satisfaction from capturing an apparent likeness. In the December 2023 issue of , I talked about the principles of two-point perspective. If you feel there are any gaps in your understanding of that subject, I recommend you revisit that article before continuing here, as success with vehicles can rely on a solid understanding of those principles. My vehicle sketches, like many of my subjects, are often made quickly but they are underpinned by a set of ‘rules for looking’, which inform what I see. Once I spot a subject, I study it for
