Design Sketching Cars: Drawing Cars for Fun and Profit

Techniques of Scott Robertson 2: How to Draw Cars

Amazon Price: $49.00 (as of 05/30/2012)

This DVD will really take you to the next level when it comes to drawing cars. After all, Scott Robertson is one of the greatest designer sketchers alive today. And the DVD format is great for really seeing his drawing skills in action. You'll learn The basics of vehicle design, along with how to create unique and futuristic automobiles.

Wacom DTK2100 21-Inch Pen Display - Graphics Monitor with Digital Pen

Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 05/30/2012)

Other Wacom tablets allow you to enter your sketch directly into your computer, but the Cintiq gives you the ability to draw directly on the screen for a much more natural and fluid feel. The Cintiq pictured above is what professionals use in the automotive and industrial design industries. You'll need a Cintiq if you're going to take your car sketching to the next level.

Autodesk Sketchbook Pro 2011

Amazon Price: $35.00 (as of 05/30/2012)

An amazingly intuitive sketching software package that utilizes gestural interactions. Sketchbook Pro gives you the productivity boost you need over software such as Adobe Photoshop for rapid concept generation and rendering. The interface facilitates faster sketching. Couple this with a Cintiq monitor and you'll be unstoppable. Create layers quickly, multiply, shift layers around, adjust brush size quickly and efficiently.

Sketching (12th printing): Drawing Techniques for Product Designers

by: Koos Eissen, Roselien Steur

Amazon Price: $29.33 (as of 05/30/2012)

Although this highly-recommended book isn't specifically for learning how to draw cars, it will teach you a variety of techniques that are good for sketching just about anything.