Chair Views

This sketching assignment allowed me to practice drawing furniture in different views. I had the chance to draw from the side, bottom, top, and front of the chair. These perspectives allowed me to recognize how to draw in each situation and I learned a lot from practicing and completing this sketch.

Mind Map

A mind map is an outline in which the major categories radiate from a central image and lesser categories are portrayed as branches of larger branches. The technique is a form of word association that frees up the more creative, intuitive part of the brain. I enjoyed drawing this mind map because it allowed me to write and draw my thoughts on paper.

Cross Hatching Fruit Sketch

My first sketch this semester in my Interior Design class was to sketch fruit using a cross-hatching technique. Never having used the cross-hatching technique before, I found this fairly hard to draw and ended up shading for most of the effects. Hopefully I can improve and practice my cross-hatching skills in the future!

American Vernacular Design Pattern

This pattern was designed using images from the American Vernacular design period. Using various Vernacular design elements such as this roofing and wooded slats, I played around in Photoshop to create this geometric design. With each element having similar pieces, the analogous color scheme pulled the piece together in a bold way.