Bernie Walsh Workshop....Central Accademy of Fine Arts....Transport design ...Beijing

This week I ran a 3 day workshop at CAFA Transport Design School in Beijing China, the focus was on Digital Concept Sketching using Autodesk Sketchbook pro 6.The students are used to sketching in pencil on paper so it was the first time they used Sketchbook and the results were very good

SLR Camera concept design sketches in sketchbook pro

Just a few quick concept speed sketches exploring digital SLR cameras for my students

Sunday afternoon perspective demo sketch with sketchbook pro

Did this perspective construction sketch to demo how to layout the vehicle dog and driver according to correct perspective using vanishing points the blue lines show the construction of the shadows

China Students Wacom pen concept sketches in sketchbook pro

This is a selection of concept sketches done in Sketchbook pro on Wacom Cintiqs by my Chinese Students at South East University in China which is a joint venture with Monash University Australia these students have only been sketching for a about week. Very good work their design concepts show a very rich Chinese culture of design

wacom pen concepts design speed sketches

Here are some speed sketches for Wacom digital pen concepts done for my students at South east University and Monash University Suzhou

Speed Sketch in China

My first speed sketch demo tutorial for my students in Suzhou China this year should only take
about 15 to 20 minutes。。。。 have a go

back in China first speed sketch

After my previous sketches exploring new subjects and colour hues I thought my first sketch in China should be something different and relate to China. The concept was to explore the more traditional lines of Chinese graphics from the past, any way what do you think. Sketched with sketchbook pro on a Wacom Campanion.

Now for something completely different

Very quick speed sketch to loosen up and play with some colour hues.
It's good every now and then to do something completely different to keep your creativity fresh Don't stay with the same thing all the time.
Get out of your comfort zone it will freshen you up

Lightning returns FF X111 contest

Thought I would have a go at entering the Lightning returns Final Fantasy X111 Contest to brush up on my Character concept sketching and a bit of weapon concept design

speed sketch Wacom Companion

Thought I would show you what my Grandson Cody and I were sketching on his Birthday He's one so this is a revamped snow racer especially for him. He got to do a bit of speed sketching on the Wacom Companion to him it was like sketching on a 24 HD Cintiq

Cody's first digital sketch Samsung galaxy

I gave my grandson Cody his first digital sketch lesson today and he is not one yet.
"Can I have a go Par" What do you think Cody used my Samsung Galaxy note 10.1 with Sketchbook pro Android version for tablets similar to the mobile version, a good program for beginners.

Steampunk Sketchbook pro 6

 While playing with the new Wacom Companion using Sketchbook pro 6 I thought I would revisit my Nullarbor slug which has already evolved from the original Santa's coal burning slug concept built to get round the North pole. Inspired by these Steampunk pens that was posted by one of my many facebook Drawon followers and the huge popularity of  this 19th century British Victorian or American " wild west" Post apocalyptic future theme, during which steam power has regained mainstream use.
 Any way it's lots of fun so go ahead be inspired and create something different

Australian America's cup yacht concept

Had another go at the Australian AC concept it would be nice to see the beauty and the skill of flying a kite as well the format is loosely based on the Australian 18 foot skiffs. any way it would be nice to see it up and foiling in its delta hull form like our new Oshunpro concepts.........the speed sketch was started on the Wacom Campanion and finished on my larger Cintiq using sketchbook pro 6.3...my eyes got sore couldn't see the detail...maybe need new glasses.....any way enjoy what could be.

new concept for Australian America's cup yacht

Thought I would propose a yacht concept for the next America's cup contest. As much as I really enjoy the current cat concepts it would be nice to see the advanced technology of wing sails and the ability to foil developed on a mono hull like the old Americas cup rules. You could shorten the mast and develop a different foot print for the forward sails. You could then develop out riggers like the Oshunpro concept to create better stability without the need for heavy keels and the platform to develop foiling. maybe the Australians can design such a yacht get a sportswear company like Nike who wants to get into yachting gear and Autodesk who is at the forefront of new technology and has the programs that could create such a craft. Anyway it is always nice to create something that does not exist............YET