Okay, so today I decided to dive into the world of Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP. I’ve always been fascinated by MotoGP, and Suzuki, with their iconic blue and silver livery, always catches my eye. I wanted to create something, anything, related to it, so I started by gathering some info.
First, I watched some recent races. I wanted to get a feel for the team’s performance, their riders, and the overall vibe. I focused on how the bikes looked in motion, how the riders leaned into the corners, and the team’s celebrations (or frustrations!).
The Research Phase
Next, I opened up my trusty notebook and started jotting down some ideas. I was thinking, “What can I actually do with this?” I mean, I’m no engineer, I can’t build a bike! I considered a few things:
- Making a 3D model.
- Drawing some fan art.
- Maybe even writing a short story about a fictional Suzuki rider.
I spent a good hour just brainstorming and looking at reference images. I grabbed screenshots of the bikes from different angles, close-ups of the logo, and even pictures of the riders’ suits.
Getting My Hands Dirty
After some back and forth,I use a pencil first to lightly sketch the outline, making sure I get the proportions right, and then I slowly build to get the shape of the motorcycle, I use the references photos that i collected.
I realized pretty quickly that this wasn’t going to be a quick project, I started with pencil, then draw it use the ballpoint. I messed up a few times. The wheels were a total pain to get them looking round and symmetrical. And those tiny details? Forget about it!
The (Not-So-Grand) Finale
Finally, I finished my masterpiece, and the result is so-so, the shape is correct but it lack a lot of detail. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out, I decided to stick with something, and i can get some practice with it.
So, that was my Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP day. It wasn’t perfect, but I learned a lot, had some fun, and ended up with a decent result that’s uniquely mine. It’s a reminder that even small projects can be rewarding, and that it’s okay to start simple and just enjoy the process.
