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Have you ever wanted to sketch your dream car? Basically, there are two types of drawings that you can create. A two dimensional drawing of a car, or a three dimensional one.

Before we get started, I m just going to assume here that you know the basic techniques of drawing as taught in the MyArtPassion.com Home Study Course. The course is not free, but there are free drawing lessons available on the website.

Since some of the materials are readily available, I m not going to go through them here. What I m going to do, will be to have a brief discussion on the approach that we should adopt when we re trying to draw a car. Let s get started.

First, pick the car that you want to draw. Depending on your skill level, pick something that you re comfortable drawing. Generally speaking, shadows and reflections on the body of the car creates complicated shapes. And if you re not comfortable, or you don t have the time, you may want to avoid choosing something that s complicated to draw. You can choose a reference image from your favourite car website.

Once you ve chosen your reference subject and image, it s now time to start working on your sketch. Remember the two types of sketch? A two-dimensional sketch is easier to draw. You don t have to worry about highlights, shadows, foreshortening and all those drawing techniques. But you do have to get your measurements right. Try drawing the car from the front, side, and back for practice. Once you feel more confident, you can try drawing a three dimensional car.

A three dimensional car gives you more room to express yourself. Also, it present new challenges that ll help you sharpen your skills as an artist. The most challenging part is to get the proportions of the car right. Once you re able to nail that, you re halfway there. The techniques for nailing proportions have also been discussed in the Home Study Course.

When you have the shape and form of the car on paper, start working on the details. Do not worry so much about shades and blending when you start. Give the car more form by darkening the lines and refining the details. Cars often have many small parts that need attention. This require time. So pay attention to these details.

In the final stages of the sketch, do your shading and blending and make sure you bring out the highlights (reflective areas of the car body). Finish off the sketch with a sharp pencil and remove all unwanted lines.

Darren Chow is the founder and developer of MyArtPassion.com, an online website with free drawing lessons, home study courses, and other drawing related resources.
For more free resources like the one you ve just read, please visit MyArtPassion.com for free online drawing lessons.

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An avid art collector knows that auctions are the perfect way to add to his/her collection. Now thanks to technology and the wonderful internet, people can take part in online art auctions throughout the world, in the comfort of their own homes or offices.

These online auctions make it easier for an avid art collector or even a new collector to add to his/her collection. It is hard to personally attend the wonderful auctions throughout one s own city, let alone state or country.

Many auctions will allow people to bid both in person and via the internet. The auction will be hosted live via the internet. A person will be in charge of watching as internet bids are made. If a bidder places an online bid it holds as much power as a bid from the audience member.

But there are secrets that those who win at these online art auctions knows. For example:

* The names and web addresses of these online auction sites

Knowing these is the ultimate key to their success. Type in the words online art auction and many names will be provided.

Some of the most popular sites are:

Sotheby s- This auction site presents auctions throughout the world. They handle estates, trusts and even appraisals.

Christie s - This auction site has been known for the showcases since 1766. The website offers a very useful section that will explain how online auctions work, such as how bids are accepted, etc.

Bonhmas and Butterfield - This auction site is their largest in the United States and is the third largest in the world.

* After you know the addresses of some of the auction sites you need to become use to the format at each website. Study it. Read how they accept bids. How payment should be sent, etc. Make sure you understand everything before any auction begins.

*If you have questions, do not hesitate to talk to a representative at the auction house via phone or email, before the auction begins. You can t win if you do not understand how the site and the auction operate.

*Read up on the art work being auctioned. You should find out the true value for anything that you might want to buy. You may even want to go to a site such as artprice.com and check on the record of the artist who produced the work of art. Most records will have information on artists at least 10 years prior.

*If you are doing this to make money, remember to have some goals in mind. Know what types of pieces you wish to acquire and try not to stray too far from your first instincts. It can be easy to get caught up in all the beautiful as well as thought provoking pieces you might find. Stay firm in your resolve.

* Set a goal of how much you want to spend and how much is your limit. Then stick to your goal. Don t allow your adrenaline to rush you into decisions that you may soon regret.

Yes, you can definitely make money by buying, saving and possibly even trading art. One way to begin your career and investment in this lucrative market is by learning the secrets on how to win at these online art auctions.

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