Chapter 1: Introduction to observational sketching with actual examples -What is observational sketching? -Example #1: Observational sketch by Shoichi Sato -Example #2: Observational sketch by Hiyo -Example #3: Observational sketch by chi-bit -Example #4: Observational sketch by Kanwa Nagafuji -Example #5: Observational sketch by Seiji Miyasawa -Column 1: Drawing tools & tips suggested by the sketchers Chapter 2: The basics of observational sketching that you can try right away 1. Basic sketching posture and tools 2. Drawing straight lines 3. Drawing soft circles and ellipses 4. Understanding proportions through orthographic projections 5. Understanding the basics of perspective 6. Think about the structure of objects as simple shapes 7. Drawing organic shapes 8.
Use rendering to represent shapes and materials Column 2: Once you have gotten used to it, try it out! Chapter 3: Observation techniques, including materials and manufacturing -Why this material? Why this shape? Learn how to observe objects made of different materials -Observe an alarm clock to learn about plastic -Observe a Vaseline container to learn about plastic -Observe a glass tumbler to learn about glass -Observe a titanium mug to learn about metal -Observe a pen stand to learn about wood -Observe a backpack to learn about fabric Column 3: Try to think about the life cycle of products Chapter 4: Creating observational sketches 1. The full process, from start to finish 2. Observation of observational sketches -1. Shoyu sauce dispenser with lid S (iwaki) -2. NEW Krewrap (Kureha) -3. BC02 alarm clock (BRAUN) -4. Digital caliper [Instrument to measure length, with LCD] -5. Pen stand -6.
Vaseline® Pure Skin Jelly Original (Unilever) [Vaseline skin cream] -7. Titanium single mug 300 (snow peak) [Titanium mug] -8. Wi-Fi Body Scale (Withings) [Weight & body fat scale with internet connection] -9. Series 7TM (Fritz Hansen) [Dining chair] -10. The modern zip backpack (EVERLANE) [Fabric backpack] -11. LEGO Minifigures (LEGO) [Lego mini figure] -12. DYMO 1540 (SANFORD) [Tape type label maker] -13. Ray-Ban FOLDING WAYFARER (Luxottica Group S.
p.A.) [Foldable sunglasses] -14. Barcelona Chair (Knoll) [Chair designed for the Barcelona International Exposition] -15. Ultimune Powerizing Concentrate N (SHISEIDO) [Skin care product] -16. BODEGA (Bormioli Rocco) [Glassware] -17. Withings Steel (Withings) [Activity recording device] -18. Apple Remote (Apple) [Audio controller] -19.
Mac mini (Apple) [MacOS computer] -20. Stool 60 (Artek) [Wooden stool] Appendix 1: Recommended publications for people who want to learn more! Appendix 2: Basic quick chart of plastic. Know more about this manifold material!.