I am getting more comfortable with the perspective tool in AI. I think it even has a setting for isometric.
Perhaps isometric is the way to go... The distortion is not that noticeable with smaller objects. I'll have to revisit what the experts are doing.

I've read a lot of Kevin Hulsey's tutorials, and what I gather from his writings is to essentially find a view/perspective that shows you the most detail of the area you wish showcase. Sounds simple enough in theory, but again a bit of thought should go into it before getting in too deep in an illus...

So you've gathered up a host of photos, drawings, details, closeups, etc... You're finally ready to start a cutaway illustration. Assuming you'll be using Illustrator, and not a 3D program, how do you decide on the best perspective? It's a pretty big decision, since it won't be easy to change things...

This is the future, the rest of us 2D guys are doomed. Griff is my favorite 3D artist, his site is filled with amazing engines and all kinds of art: http://www.griffwason.com/ Any idea what his technique or tool-set is? Again, so much to see. If anything it has given me inspiration to try my hand a...

Good questions. My only advice is build in a high resolution: 300 dpi, which works for most commercial printers. It's easier to "dump" information when down-sizing than it is to bring it back when up-sizing.

This is the future, the rest of us 2D guys are doomed. Griff is my favorite 3D artist, his site is filled with amazing engines and all kinds of art: http://www.griffwason.com/ This is wonderful stuff. The aircraft engines alone are works of art. Would make a nice print in fact. I would love to shad...

I am referring to it for one of my Technical Writing classes. That will give me chance to play around with it a bit more. I can definitely see how it would work well in building 3D "spaces", not necessarily the models, but the environment.

I am always impressed by the cutaway and ghosting done by the illustrators on this board. What to do about "what's underneath"? If you only have access to images, or basic blueprints, how do you handle the detailing of say a complex engine assembly? how did you handle the skeleton of the Mercedes th...

Steven, Have you checked out lynda.com? They have great video tutorials on almost any program. I used them quite a bit when brushing up on my CSS and Wordpress skills. Here are links for AutoCAD: http://www.lynda.com/AutoCAD-training-tutorials/160-0.html Some may be free to watch, but a subscription...

I like this idea as well. I am always looking for smaller projects to fill my limited time...when not being a full time dad. Definitely looking for more line art / Illustrator work, heck even some graphic design if necessary. I worked in print packaging for too many years and would not turn away tha...