Chrome Rim Drawing Tutorial

 by The Artist
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Hi everyone :)

In this tutorial you can learn how to draw a realistic chrome rim!
The tutorial consists of a video at the start where I draw the rim,
and a step by step picture guide with explanation. I have also
included a drawingvideo at the last step, where I draw an entire
chopper bike. Remember to have fun drawing, and I will gladly
comment you if you send a photo of your rim drawing
(contact me via my website).

Estimated time to finish: 3, 5 hours
Tools: Mechanical pencil 0, 5
pencils HB, 2B, 4B, 5B
Blending stick or a Q-tip



 
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Step 1: Reference photo

rim ref.jpg
I have chosen a car from the movie 2 fast 2 furious as reference picture. This rim is very
detailed and quite shiny, so it's a good picture to draw. The photo that I found was not too big,
so I made the drawing a bit lager. That's why I have written the numbers on the drawing in the
next step, and then you can check if you have the size and geometrics worked out right :)
bforrester says: May 18, 2013. 12:53 AM
Beautiful!
dashzar says: Mar 10, 2013. 2:30 PM
thanks
awesomecreations says: Jan 4, 2013. 7:04 AM
How long did this drawing take you to complete?
PotatoCoffee says: Oct 9, 2012. 12:29 PM
It looks so realistic!
breumer says: Mar 13, 2012. 10:58 AM
Wow that1s awesome!
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Malhecho says: Oct 15, 2011. 11:38 PM
killer im trying to improve my skills im really terrible.
Amireallyhere says: Mar 13, 2011. 7:18 PM
your skills are amazing! i really like this instructable too:)
and i have to add, do you by chance have a deviantart account?
I LIKE TURTLES says: Feb 3, 2011. 10:23 PM
i googled 2 fast 2 furious but it didnt come up
I LIKE TURTLES says: Feb 3, 2011. 10:20 PM
i have tried seen so many different tutorials but yours is the best i have seen 5* yay :P
bigslo says: Apr 5, 2008. 6:37 AM
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farzadbayan in reply to bigsloJul 27, 2010. 9:56 AM
I like it very much !
The Artist (author) in reply to bigsloApr 5, 2008. 8:30 AM
jepp I replied to your mail, you are talented!
Oblivitus says: Jul 15, 2009. 6:05 PM
Great job, I can't draw reflective objects at all. Here are two of my drawings.
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farzadbayan in reply to OblivitusJul 27, 2010. 9:55 AM
Nice and pretty
bullet-head says: Mar 18, 2010. 4:42 PM
Another amazing tut, I Drew the whole car, it took me about 8 hours on a 16" by 23" sheet , it looks great, I wish i could post a pic, but have no camera.
Oompa-Loompa says: Oct 10, 2008. 6:21 PM
Without being very good at art to begin with, these instructions don't help. Being the mediocre artist wanna-be that I am, this helps me none at all. However an experienced artist may find this very useful. 4 *
Sergeant Crayon says: Mar 31, 2008. 5:18 PM
Damn, you're good at what you do! How long did the bike take?
The Artist (author) in reply to Sergeant CrayonApr 1, 2008. 11:59 AM
thank you, the bike took about 14-15 hours! three days with some drawing every day.
armadillozenith in reply to The ArtistOct 4, 2008. 3:45 AM
Beautiful! and such patience!
Rishnai says: Apr 16, 2008. 7:55 PM
Badass bike! Is it from a photo, or your own imagination?
casey321b in reply to RishnaiMay 21, 2008. 9:53 AM
its from a photo. if u watch the vid
RFilyaw says: Apr 1, 2008. 9:17 PM
Dang. Usually I don't like Metacafe, but you deserve props for this one. It makes me ashamed to call what I do 'Art' (for which I'm hoping to post some instructables soon) I totally understand how long it takes to finish a work, too. You could start on a drawing, then when you're almost done with just the most basic line art, an hour is gone. Great job.
The Artist (author) in reply to RFilyawApr 5, 2008. 8:40 AM
yes indeed it takes a looooooot of time :) thank you for your nice comment!
bazl says: Apr 2, 2008. 6:49 AM
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT saw Chip Foose do something similar on tv. He`s good but you`re better. BAZL.
The Artist (author) in reply to bazlApr 5, 2008. 8:29 AM
oh my thats on hell of an compliment! thank you hehe
Kristy4n says: Apr 3, 2008. 12:17 PM
Man , can't say anything but RespecT ! Keep up the good job and maybe more instructs ;)
duck-lemon says: Apr 1, 2008. 9:20 PM
OMG!!! HE SO TOTALLY DID NOT JUST DO THAT! Lol your an awesome artist.
Andruha1123 says: Apr 1, 2008. 2:56 PM
you are freaking amazing.
cry_wolf says: Mar 31, 2008. 2:21 PM
You're just amazing buddy. Didn't know you still did stuff here. :D I love how you create the lighting effects. They are absolutely amazing, its what brings the drawing to life. Ive been drawing alot more and taking some of your advice, but still got a long way to go until im close to your skill level. But i recently did draw a graffiti/calligraphy piece for this girl, it was good stuff :D Do you do any other art styles?
The Artist (author) in reply to cry_wolfApr 1, 2008. 12:03 PM
Hi cry_wolf! nice to talk to you again :) Yes I'm still around hehe. thanks for the compliments buddy. I do a lot of different styles, acrylic painting and even some digital 3d work! but it's traditional art and realism that i master the best. it takes forever to just understand how to use a 3d program!
cry_wolf in reply to The ArtistApr 1, 2008. 2:43 PM
Oh yeah, those 3D programs take forever to master. I've got a friend who is just stunning with the free 3D rendering program Blender. I do some acrylic painting and oil painting too :D
ker-boom101 says: Mar 31, 2008. 6:38 PM
Hehe you wouldnt mind if i used this idea for my art sketch i have to hand in right? is that legal btw im just going to follow your instruction and hopefully it will turn out as good XD
The Artist (author) in reply to ker-boom101Apr 1, 2008. 11:57 AM
You're welcome :) just glad I can help you !
ker-boom101 in reply to The ArtistApr 1, 2008. 2:18 PM
Hereactually turns out the rims were too hard so i went on your wbstie saw your watch drawing and got inspired and i went on googled it up and i decided to draw this one
LinuxH4x0r says: Mar 31, 2008. 2:43 PM
Wow! very nice!
The Artist (author) in reply to LinuxH4x0rApr 1, 2008. 12:06 PM
It sure took some time to make this Instructable, so its nice to be appreciated! thank you
GorillazMiko says: Mar 31, 2008. 3:36 PM

You're awesome.

+1 rating.
The Artist (author) in reply to GorillazMikoApr 1, 2008. 12:03 PM
hooray thanks for that! :-D
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