How to Draw a Luxury Car
In this tutorial, we will show you how to draw a luxury car by combining the most important characteristics of full-size sedans into one lesson.
To make the drawing process as simple as possible, the team of Drawcarz removed the shadows and divided the tutorial into eleven very simple stages.
For an illustrative example, we decided to take a BMW but using the stages below, you can of course depict any other luxury car, using your favorite car as a reference.
If you complete all the stages and want to complicate the artwork, you can add shadows or colors, making the car drawing more voluminous.
How to draw a luxury car: step-by-step tutorial
Step 1 – Mark the overall placement of the car
Begin by sketching the contours of the car’s body with light lines. Here you need to set the proportions of a luxury sedan, also known as a full-size car or executive automobile. Place it correctly on the sheet, keeping the length similar to a car of this type.
Step 2 – Add the smooth semicircle arches
Draw two even semicircles for the wheel arches, front and rear. These arches start shaping the body of the premium car. Add the lower outlines of the bumpers at the same time. Luxury sedans usually have very strong wheel arches, so try to represent it in your sketch.
Step 3 – Shape the greenhouse and door line
Draw the upper window frame of the luxury car, sometimes called the greenhouse in car design. Connect it smoothly with the outlines of the doors. Add the side part of the windshield. If you prefer, adjust the roofline for a more classic or modern look.
Step 4 – Illustrate the sedan doors and handles
Add the central pillar in the middle of the window frame to divide the front and rear glass. Then sketch the separation between the front and rear doors of the executive car. Draw the luxury car handles on both doors with short, clean lines. You may also sketch the trim line running along the body.
Step 5 – Draw the visible bumpers and lights
Sketch the front headlight and rear lamp. Refine the bumpers, giving them finished look. Add a front air intake under the headlight to give the car a more realistic look. Also, trace the trunk of the premises sedan with darker and smoother lines.
Step 6 – Add the side mirror and hood line
Place the side mirror at the corner of the front window frame. Then draw a line on the hood that separates the lid from the rest of the front. If desired, you can add more details to the lights and draw moldings or decorative lines along the side surface of your luxury sedan.
Step 7 – Illustrate the perfectly circular tires and rims
Sketch the wheels, making them smooth and symmetrical. Inside each tire, add rims that fit perfectly round. Check symmetry by looking at your drawing in a mirror. You can also add texture to the surface of the tires.
Step 8 – Clarify the shape of the luxury car
Erase auxiliary construction lines to clean the premium vehicle drawing. Darken the essential contours, making them smoother. At this point, the premium car should look clear and polished. Double check the proportions and symmetry.
Step 9 – Add the initial spoke lines
In the center of each rim, draw a circle for the hub. Extend evenly spaced spoke lines outward toward the rim edge. Try to make these spokes symmetrical and equal in shape. Luxury sedans often use intricate rim styles, so you can experiment with the pattern.
Step 10 – Finish drawing the luxury car rims
Complete the rims by adding the remaining spoke lines and shapes. They should radiate evenly, resembling segments of a cut orange. The wheels now look realistic and stylish, matching the status of a premium automobile. Check that both front and rear rims are identical in detail and shape.
Step 11 – Review your luxury car drawing for mistakes
Look over your full-size car drawing for accuracy. View it from a distance or in a mirror to notice errors. Correct any uneven proportions and refine unclear lines. If you’d like, add shading or color to make the luxury sedan appear more three-dimensional. Optional details such as chrome trim or grille lines can also reinforce the executive car character.
Further premium sedan sketching practice
A luxury car is quite a broad term that applies to a large number of different vehicles with varying shapes and designs.
It is essentially an attempt to organize cars into categories, making it easier for buyers to navigate the market.
This means that within this segment there are countless upscale vehicles with distinct appearances and details, giving you endless room for experimentation.
You can sketch your favorite executive car using this guide or create your own design inspired by the famous works of well-known auto designers.
To strengthen your skills in illustrating prestige sedans, you can visit our tutorial on how to sketch a Mercedes S-Class, where we explain and demonstrate the key principles on a specific model.
You may also check out our lesson on how to draw a BMW, another high-end automobile known worldwide for its recognizable proportions and design language.
For mastering the most essential fundamentals at the core of rendering any car, visit our main car tutorial, where we show the vehicle in detail with shadows and added volume.
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Share this lesson with friends or classmates who are also interested in illustrating cars, and keep practicing to expand your skills across different types of high-end automobiles.
