THE ART OF THUMBNAIL SKETCHING VIDEO 1

THE ART OF THUMBNAIL SKETCHING VIDEO 1

Thumbnail means sketches that are small. I enjoy doing these sort of sketches because they do not rely on any certainty on what you are trying to accomplish. They are fun and informal way of communicating your ideas…whether it be for yourself or a client. However, in this particular case, I am merely sketching a sort of “cartoon.”

The subject that I chose for this particular exercise was another classic car. The 1967 Ferrari 330 P4 . I think it’s one of the most beautiful Ferrari’s ever made and a BEAST at the same time. It was built to combat the Ford GT40 in the Lemans. It has an incredible amount of character. It was a hand made car that brought together engineers, craftsmen, and designers. It’s incredible to even believe such a car was built by people.

PURPOSE OF EXERCISE:

The purpose of these thumbnail sketches is to explore several sketches before completing a final rendering, drawing, or painting. It helps you to explore the subject matter without any refinement. I would argue it is probably one of the most creative parts about designing or drawing. This is where you can explore a particular technique in a smaller size without making a complete commitment.

Thumbnail sketching is a terrific way to ideate and an essential part of being creative.