1962 Corvette Drawing

I had quite a few Corvette requests last year: about half a dozen or so. This 1962 Corvette drawing was my last Christmas delivery of the year, actually on Christmas eve!

I love the C1 Corvette – it’s such an iconic and timeless shape. The long hood and short rear deck accentuate the forward motion of the car. The raised rear haunches echo a muscled wild animal ready to pounce. The side scallops are unmistakably Corvette.

The week I drew this Corvette was a busy time for me, wrapping up projects for a few people, so I didn’t get as many in-process shots as I usually like to.

I started the drawing off with a rough line sketch in pencil on toned gray paper. The drawing is a simple side view but from the perspective of the viewer, raised a couple feet above the belt line. This allows you to see a small portion of the hood and trunk area and gives the drawing a slightly 3D feel.

Once I was happy with the rough sketch, I lined the drawing with Micron pens 01 & 05. The thicker line weight adds some depth to the drawing. Next, I used Copic blues to render the body. These hubcaps are familiar and have showed up on a few of my drawings lately.

Finally, I cropped and framed this 1962 Corvette drawing in an 8×10 frame with 5×7 mat. I think the white mat accents the reflective details in the car’s chrome and body.

Thanks Bodey for the opportunity to draw this beautiful ’62!