In this exclusive real-time tutorial, you’ll watch me draw a realistic BMW i8 using colored pencils on smooth Bristol paper. This piece was created as a Patron-only session before releasing the YouTube version, and it covers everything from building solid base layers to experimenting with highlight tools for metallic effects. I’ll show you how to achieve smooth shading on large car surfaces with variable pressure, blend tones seamlessly using a blender pencil, and create crisp metallic reflections with a gelly roll pen, pigment marker, and even an electric eraser. You’ll also learn how to keep dark colors clean and controlled, refine sharp edges for precision, and build convincing textures in glass, tires, and car interiors. Along the way, I share tips from trial and error—like when blending can actually prevent future layers from showing up properly, and how to fix it. By following this tutorial, you’ll gain confidence in rendering shiny surfaces, mastering highlights, and creating photo-like realism in automotive drawings. And as usual, the references of this tutorial are included in the Materials section.