In a visit to Madrid,
My parents and I had the chance to meet up with the students of my course Sketch Like The Pros: Pedro, Antonio, and Amor.
Our evening was filled with inspiring talks about design and sketching. Antonio asked me to show him how to sketch a sneaker in 3D, and we recorded this live tutorial to share with all of you!
Start with the Shoe Last
A key tip I shared is to never start by drawing the details of the shoe. Instead, begin with the shoe last. The shoe last is a standard form shaped like a foot and serves as the foundation of your sneaker sketch.
Once you have the shoe last correctly drawn, you have already completed about 70% of the job. At this stage, you have the correct proportions and complete freedom to get creative with your sneaker design.
Drawing Analogies
Just like when you draw other objects:
- To draw a glove, you start with the shape of a hand.
- To draw clothing, you start with a human model.
- Similarly, for shoes, you always start with the shoe last.
This method ensures your sneaker will be accurate in perspective and proportion.
Step-by-Step Sneaker Design
In the live demo video, I guide you step-by-step through sketching an Adidas sneaker in perspective. The tutorial reveals practical tips that you can apply using your pen or digital stylus to bring your sneaker designs to life with confidence.
I encourage you to watch the video to fully absorb the techniques and tricks that make drawing in 3D much easier.
Feel free to share your comments and questions on the page, and keep sketching like the pros!
Cheers,
Chou-Tac
PS: Learn more about footwear design vocabulary here.
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